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octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: cooked shrimp

Squid is a lower-cost alternative, while shrimp is more widely available.

dashi stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with soy sauce

Vegetable broth provides flavor without fish, and water with soy sauce is budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

bonito flakes

🥗Healthier: smoked salmon

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Smoked salmon adds a similar umami flavor, while chicken is more economical.

Mention that takoyaki is a Japanese snack made of wheat flour and cooked in a special molded pan.

State that it is typically filled with minced or diced octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onions.

Suggest getting takoyaki from a specific supermarket (Otama Grand Supermarket) in Gadong.

Mention that the takoyaki comes with extra sauce and is sold for a certain price.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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