Japanese Street Food | Tokyo Japan

takoyaki

🥗Healthier: grilled octopus

💰Cheaper: chicken pieces

Grilled octopus is lower in calories, while chicken is more affordable.

okonomiyaki flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds nutrients, while all-purpose is easier to find.

katsu sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce with honey

💰Cheaper: homemade ketchup

Soy sauce with honey reduces sugar, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

mochi

🥗Healthier: rice cakes

💰Cheaper: puffed rice

Rice cakes are lower in calories, while puffed rice is cost-effective.

Prepare skewers by soaking wooden sticks in water for 30 minutes.

Cut chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces for yakitori.

Thread chicken and vegetables onto skewers alternately.

Grill skewers over medium heat until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.

Prepare takoyaki batter by mixing flour, dashi, and eggs until smooth.

Heat takoyaki pan and grease with oil.

Pour batter into the pan, adding diced octopus and green onions.

Cook until golden brown, flipping with chopsticks, about 3-4 minutes each side.

Mix okonomiyaki batter with shredded cabbage and pork.

Pour batter onto a hot griddle and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Serve with katsu sauce and bonito flakes on top.

Prepare kakigori by shaving ice into a bowl.

Drizzle with sweet syrup and condensed milk before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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