Yaki comes from yaku (焼く), which is one of the cooking methods in Japanese cuisine, meaning 'to grill', and can be found in the names of other dishes in Japanese cuisine such as okonomiyaki and ikayaki (other famous Osakan dishes).[3] Typically, it is eaten as a snack or between meals, but in some areas it is served as a side dish with rice.
Takoyaki was first popularized in Osaka,[4] where a street vendor named Tomekichi Endo is credited with its invention in 1935. Takoyaki was inspired by akashiyaki, a small round dumpling from the city of Akashi in Hyōgo Prefecture made of an egg-rich batter and octopus.[5] Takoyaki was initially popular in the Kansai region, and later spread to the Kantō region and other areas of Japan. Takoyaki is associated with yataistreet food stalls, and there are many well-established takoyaki specialty restaurants, particularly in the Kansai region. Takoyaki is now sold at commercial outlets, such as supermarkets and 24-hour convenience stores.[6]
It is also very popular in Taiwanese cuisine due to the historical influence of Japanese culture.[7]
The oldest known takoyaki store is Aizuya in Osaka. Founded by Tomakichi Endo, it has been open since the 1930s. The first takoyaki included beef and konjac, but later Endo switched to using the now traditional octopus and added flavor to the batter. The takoyaki are then eaten with brown sauce, similar to Worcestershire sauce. In recent years, takoyaki can be eaten with various toppings and fillings (such as cheese or bacon[8]) as its cultural span has evolved in western parts of the world. The food, known as "octopus balls", quickly became popular throughout Japan.[9][10]
Takoyaki panEdit
A takoyaki pan (たこ焼き器, takoyaki-ki) or—much more rarely—takoyaki-nabe (たこ焼き鍋) is typically a griddle made of cast iron with hemispherical molds, similar to a traditional Yorkshire Pudding tray.[2] The heavy iron evenly heats the takoyaki, which are turned with a pick during the heating process to pull the uncooked batter to the base of the rounded cavity. Commercial gas-fueled takoyaki cookers are used at Japanese festivals or by street vendors. For home use, electric versions resemble a hotplate; stovetop versions are also available, and many incorporate a non-stick coating to facilitate turning.
Takoyaki is the favorite food of Taruruto, the title character of the 1988 manga series Magical Taruruto. The food also serves as the many collectibles in several tie-in video games.
A children's book named Takoyaki Mantoman, published in the 1990s and later adapted into an anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot that aired from April 1998 to September 1999, focuses on a group of takoyaki fighting crime.
In the Animal Crossing series of video games, there is a villager is named Zucker, based on takoyaki. He is an octopus with a round head resembling takoyaki, he generally wears a yukata, and his home is inspired by a traditional Japanese summer festival.
In the video game Yakuza 0, Goro Majima attempts to cheer up Makoto Makimura by bringing her some takoyaki made by a street vendor in the fictional Osaka area of Sotenbori.
An Internet meme originating from the Philippines showcases a variation of the food in a viral video with the phrase, "Nakatikim ka na ba ng tig-dalawang pisong takoyaki?", meaning "Have you ever tried the "two-peso takoyaki"?". Even though the food showcased in the video does not contain any octopus, the uploader continues to describe it as such thus resulting into many variations of the meme.[12]
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^"In Taiwan, top chefs are building on a long history of culinary exchange with Japan", The Japan Times. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
^Chen, Namiko (2016-12-05). "Takoyaki Recipe (Video) たこ焼き". Just One Cookbook. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
^"【飲食籽】快閃大阪 嘆米芝蓮章魚燒". Apple Daily 蘋果日報. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
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^Hallinan, Bridget. "'Street Food' Season One: All of the Chefs Featured, and Where to Find Them". Food & Wine. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
^Reyes, Lora (10 December 2022). "The memes behind this vlogger's '2-peso Takoyaki' food review are flooding the Internet". Pop Inquirer. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
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Not to be confused with Taiyaki a fish shaped cake Takoyaki たこ焼き or 蛸焼 is a ball shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour based batter and cooked in a special molded pan It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus tako tempura scraps tenkasu pickled ginger beni shoga and green onion negi 1 2 The balls are brushed with takoyaki sauce similar to Worcestershire sauce and mayonnaise and then sprinkled with green laver aonori and shavings of dried bonito katsuobushi TakoyakiA boat of takoyakiCourseSnackPlace of originJapanRegion or stateOsakaMain ingredientsBatter octopus tempura scraps tenkasu pickled ginger green onion takoyaki sauce with mayonnaise green laver aonori VariationsTaiwanese cuisine Media TakoyakiYaki comes from yaku 焼く which is one of the cooking methods in Japanese cuisine meaning to grill and can be found in the names of other dishes in Japanese cuisine such as okonomiyaki and ikayaki other famous Osakan dishes 3 Typically it is eaten as a snack or between meals but in some areas it is served as a side dish with rice Contents 1 History 2 Takoyaki pan 3 In popular culture 4 Image gallery 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditTakoyaki was first popularized in Osaka 4 where a street vendor named Tomekichi Endo is credited with its invention in 1935 Takoyaki was inspired by akashiyaki a small round dumpling from the city of Akashi in Hyōgo Prefecture made of an egg rich batter and octopus 5 Takoyaki was initially popular in the Kansai region and later spread to the Kantō region and other areas of Japan Takoyaki is associated with yatai street food stalls and there are many well established takoyaki specialty restaurants particularly in the Kansai region Takoyaki is now sold at commercial outlets such as supermarkets and 24 hour convenience stores 6 It is also very popular in Taiwanese cuisine due to the historical influence of Japanese culture 7 The oldest known takoyaki store is Aizuya in Osaka Founded by Tomakichi Endo it has been open since the 1930s The first takoyaki included beef and konjac but later Endo switched to using the now traditional octopus and added flavor to the batter The takoyaki are then eaten with brown sauce similar to Worcestershire sauce In recent years takoyaki can be eaten with various toppings and fillings such as cheese or bacon 8 as its cultural span has evolved in western parts of the world The food known as octopus balls quickly became popular throughout Japan 9 10 Takoyaki pan EditA takoyaki pan たこ焼き器 takoyaki ki or much more rarely takoyaki nabe たこ焼き鍋 is typically a griddle made of cast iron with hemispherical molds similar to a traditional Yorkshire Pudding tray 2 The heavy iron evenly heats the takoyaki which are turned with a pick during the heating process to pull the uncooked batter to the base of the rounded cavity Commercial gas fueled takoyaki cookers are used at Japanese festivals or by street vendors For home use electric versions resemble a hotplate stovetop versions are also available and many incorporate a non stick coating to facilitate turning In popular culture EditThis section appears to contain trivial minor or unrelated references to popular culture Please reorganize this content to explain the subject s impact on popular culture providing citations to reliable secondary sources rather than simply listing appearances Unsourced material may be challenged and removed February 2023 Takoyaki is the favorite food of Taruruto the title character of the 1988 manga series Magical Taruruto The food also serves as the many collectibles in several tie in video games A children s book named Takoyaki Mantoman published in the 1990s and later adapted into an anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot that aired from April 1998 to September 1999 focuses on a group of takoyaki fighting crime In the Animal Crossing series of video games there is a villager is named Zucker based on takoyaki He is an octopus with a round head resembling takoyaki he generally wears a yukata and his home is inspired by a traditional Japanese summer festival Takoyaki was featured on the Netflix Television series Street Food in the Osaka Japan episode 11 In the video game Yakuza 0 Goro Majima attempts to cheer up Makoto Makimura by bringing her some takoyaki made by a street vendor in the fictional Osaka area of Sotenbori An Internet meme originating from the Philippines showcases a variation of the food in a viral video with the phrase Nakatikim ka na ba ng tig dalawang pisong takoyaki meaning Have you ever tried the two peso takoyaki Even though the food showcased in the video does not contain any octopus the uploader continues to describe it as such thus resulting into many variations of the meme 12 Image gallery Edit Cooking takoyaki Takoyaki served with Japanese Worcester sauce and mayonnaise Takoyaki served with grated daikon and tsuyu A takoyaki yatai in Yoyogi Park Tokyo Square takoyaki pan with 16 molds Open kitchen storeSee also Edit Food portal Japan portalList of seafood dishesSimilar global dishesAEbleskiver in Denmark Cekodok in Malaysia Poffertjes in Netherlands Kue cucur in Indonesia Kuzhi paniyaram plain or spicy but vegan unniyappam and neyyappam both sweet dishes in IndiaReferences Edit 蛸焼 Takoyaki Dijitaru daijisen in Japanese Tokyo Shogakukan 2012 OCLC 56431036 Archived from the original on 2007 08 25 Retrieved 2012 06 22 a b Takoyaki Encyclopedia of Japan Tokyo Shogakukan 2012 OCLC 56431036 Archived from the original on 2007 08 25 Retrieved 2012 06 22 Takiyaki the great street snack 蛸焼 Takoyaki Nihon Kokugo Daijiten in Japanese Tokyo Shogakukan 2012 OCLC 56431036 Archived from the original on 2007 08 25 Retrieved 2012 06 17 Takoyaki Icon of Osaka Takoyaki food Culture Japan Dream Tours japandreamtours com Retrieved 2019 10 16 In Taiwan top chefs are building on a long history of culinary exchange with Japan The Japan Times Retrieved 2018 02 28 Chen Namiko 2016 12 05 Takoyaki Recipe Video たこ焼き Just One Cookbook Retrieved 2022 07 14 飲食籽 快閃大阪 嘆米芝蓮章魚燒 Apple Daily 蘋果日報 Retrieved 2019 03 07 可愛章魚小丸子 太陽報 in Chinese Hong Kong Retrieved 2019 03 07 Hallinan Bridget Street Food Season One All of the Chefs Featured and Where to Find Them Food amp Wine Meredith Corporation Retrieved 3 May 2021 Reyes Lora 10 December 2022 The memes behind this vlogger s 2 peso Takoyaki food review are flooding the Internet Pop Inquirer Retrieved 15 December 2022 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Takoyaki Making Classic Takoyaki at Home A DIY Takoyaki recipe Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Takoyaki amp oldid 1157556665 In popular culture, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
