One of the most popular Japanese street foods meets a Southern classic in our Takoyaki Hushpuppies – a fried "octopus ball" topped with tangy BBQ sauce.
Instructions:
Preheat: Preheat 2 inches of oil deep fryer or deep skillet to 365 degrees
Mix: Combine dry ingredients in bowl, adding in chopped and then wet ingredients.
Cook: Drop batter by the tablespoon into hot oil, let cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with strainer, drain on paper towels.
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Dry:
1 cup self-rising flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp of baking soda
3/4 tsp baking powder
Chopped:
1/8 cup diced onion
1 tbsp chopped scallion
1 tbsp if pickled ginger
2 cups chopped octopus
Wet:
3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 egg