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octopus

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: imitation crab

Shrimp is more accessible and imitation crab is budget-friendly.

takoyaki flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose is cost-effective.

dashi stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + soy sauce

Vegetable broth is lighter, and the alternative is budget-friendly.

takoyaki sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier, and the alternative is economical.

Prepare the takoyaki batter by mixing takoyaki flour with dashi stock and eggs until smooth.

Heat a takoyaki grill pan over medium heat and brush with oil.

Pour the batter into each mold, filling them about halfway.

Add pieces of octopus, green onions, pickled ginger, and tempura scraps into each mold.

Pour more batter over the fillings to cover them completely.

Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

Use a skewer to turn the takoyaki balls 90 degrees to cook the other side.

Cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown all around.

Remove the takoyaki from the pan and place on a serving plate.

Drizzle with takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise.

Sprinkle bonito flakes and nori on top before serving.

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