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For a person who wants to appreciate Japanese cuisine but unfortunately could not afford it…TAKOYAKI can be an introduction to such expensive dining experience. Could it be an alternative to a fine Japanese meal? Neeehhh, no I don’t think so, so save up.
For a person who wants to appreciate Japanese cuisine but unfortunately could not afford it…TAKOYAKI can be an introduction to such expensive dining experience. Could it be an alternative to a fine Japanese meal? Neeehhh, no I don’t think so, so save up.
Nevertheless, TAKOYAKI ga oishii desu!!! (Takoyaki is delicious!!!) If you haven’t tried it, you’re really missing a lot. It is a Japanese street food, popularize in Osaka. Literally, it means “fried octopus”. In Japanese, TAKO means octopus, while YAKI is derived from YAKU which means “to bake or to grill.” Thus, YAKI can be found in most Japanese cuisine, such as teriyaki (grilled in soy sauce marinade) or yakisakana (grilled fish) or maybe heard Hiro-san in Hero says “tamagoyaki (fried egg) .”
As takoyaki are sold in the street of Kansai. In the Philippines, takoyaki stalls are conveniently found in the mall. In Osaka, it is full of deliciousness of tako (octopus), tenkasu (tempura scraps), benishoga (pickled ginger), negi (scallions), tenkasu (rice crispies), topped with mayonnaise, aonori (green laver), okonomiyaki (what you like) sauce, and katsuobushi (type of fish shaving). Here, you kinda wonders, does my takoyaki really have katsuobushi? Because katsuobushi is quite expensive. Katsuobushi has a complex and extensive process to produce, thus it is very delicious as it is pricy. It is a vital flavoring in Japanese cooking, as it is the original Japanese "Iron Chef" Rokusaburo Michiba's trademark. Oh!!! how I would love to have some freshly shave honkare or katsuobushi in my takoyaki, I want the real thing!
As much I love to eat it, I love watching it cooked. From the moment they put the flour mix, then the little iti-bitty octopus meat, then the veggies, to the turning and adding up batter. And turning it again in a very fast phase is a sure delight. Plus, you smelling all the goodness add up the anticipation to gobble it up.
As takoyaki are sold in the street of Kansai. In the Philippines, takoyaki stalls are conveniently found in the mall. In Osaka, it is full of deliciousness of tako (octopus), tenkasu (tempura scraps), benishoga (pickled ginger), negi (scallions), tenkasu (rice crispies), topped with mayonnaise, aonori (green laver), okonomiyaki (what you like) sauce, and katsuobushi (type of fish shaving). Here, you kinda wonders, does my takoyaki really have katsuobushi? Because katsuobushi is quite expensive. Katsuobushi has a complex and extensive process to produce, thus it is very delicious as it is pricy. It is a vital flavoring in Japanese cooking, as it is the original Japanese "Iron Chef" Rokusaburo Michiba's trademark. Oh!!! how I would love to have some freshly shave honkare or katsuobushi in my takoyaki, I want the real thing!
As much I love to eat it, I love watching it cooked. From the moment they put the flour mix, then the little iti-bitty octopus meat, then the veggies, to the turning and adding up batter. And turning it again in a very fast phase is a sure delight. Plus, you smelling all the goodness add up the anticipation to gobble it up.
TAKOYAKI … yum yum yum …
...GOUSHIMASHITE SAMA.
...GOUSHIMASHITE SAMA.
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mmmhh umai
I wonder if there are restos offering authentic Takoyaki here in Davao City.
I doubt there is a resto offering an authenthic Takoyaki in Davao City. Moreover, Takayoki is a street food, i don't think japanese resto serve such kind of food.I'll update you if I find an authentic takoyaki here in Davao. :-)
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