Angela has a takoyaki maker and uses it all the time, just because she can - and of course because of how satisfying these little "dumplings" are. ;D One evening she invited me over for dinner and we had a blast creating and devouring these delicious Japanese octopus balls! Want your own? You can get one online - here's a fancy one.
Batter Ingredients:
- 1 2/3 cups flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 lb boiled octopus (chopped)
- 1/4 cup green onion (chopped)
Toppings
- Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
- Japanese mayonaise
- Takoyaki sauce
- Dried seaweed powder (aonori)
The batter is relatively easy to prepare. Combine the above ingredients into a bowl, and then drop a large spoonful into each of the molds.
Leave until golden brown. You can check to see if it is ready by poking it with a toothpick - it is cooked if the toothpick comes out clean.
Time for toppings! Add the takoyaki sauce, mayonaise, seaweed powder, and bonito flakes in that order. 
We ate until we couldn't fit anymore into our tummies...
Thanks Angela! :D
