An Easy Halal Takoyaki Recipe You Can Make (Without Using A Pan!)

We may not be able to travel to Japan right now but there are plenty of ways we can experience the Land of The Rising Sun at home and that includes making Japanese recipes. To start off, why not treat yourself to homemade halal takoyaki (or octopus balls) - one of the most popular Japanese street foods. While they're typically made using a special mold, this recipe will show how you can whip them up without one! P.S. For a sweet treat, go ahead and check out these 8 easy halal Japanese dessert recipes.   Ingredients (yields 12)

• 400g (14oz.) potato
• Diced boiled octopus
• 4 tbsp potato starch or corn starch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Cooking oil

For the fillings: Choose whichever filling you prefer and cut finely into small cubes

• Chicken
• Prawn
• Octopus
• Sausages
• Crabstick

For the toppings:

• Takoyaki sauce or Okonomiyaki sauce
• Mayonnaise
• Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
• Aonori (green laver)

P.S. You can find these ingredients online on Shopee, Lazada or your closest grocery store.  Directions

1. Peel and cut potatoes into chunks. Wash and boil them on medium until soft (insert a skewer to check if they are done). Drain and mash them while hot. You can also microwave potatoes for 8 minutes to cook.
2. Mix in salt and Katakuriko (potato starch) or corn starch.
3. Roll into about 12 balls - including the filling of your choice.
4. Heat about 0.1 inch oil in a frying pan, then roll around to cook. The more 'sides' you cook, the rounder the balls become.
5. Serve on a dish, top with takoyaki/ okonomiayki sauce, mayonnaise, Katsuobushi, and Aonori.

Watch how it's done using this video recipe by ochikeron: For more Japanese recipes, check these out:

• Halal Chawanmushi Recipe: Famous Savoury Egg Custard From Japan
• Easy Halal Onigiri Recipe: The Iconic Japanese Snack For When You're On The Go
• Easy Halal Dorayaki Recipe: Make These Yummy Japanese Pancakes For A Sweet Snack