Iwachu Nambu Cast Iron 23-Ball Takoyaki Pan (2024)

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Nambu Iron Takoyaki Pan should be washed only with water and no detergent.

Nambu Iron Takoyaki Pan should be washed only with water and no detergent.

Takoyaki Pan: The takoyaki maker allows you to create consistently round and delicious takoyaki balls that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Takoyaki pans are specialized cookware designed with multiple hemispherical molds, each cavity intended to shape and cook a single takoyaki ball. Turning picks, or takoyaki turners, are small metal skewers or picks with a pointed end and a flat, rounded opposite side.

Before using, heat the Takoyaki pan to a high temperature that makes white smoke, then remove it from stove and lower the temperature to a certain level before adding oil. If the Takoyaki pan is used at a too high temperature, the oil may fly out or the ingmay get burnt.

Brush the cups of the takoyaki pan with vegetable oil and heat the pan over medium heat. Put the onigiri balls into the cups and let cook for about 4 minutes, until the underside is lightly toasted and crispy. Use a pick to turn the balls over, and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes.

(Note: Avoid using dish soap too regularly, as it can strip away the pan's seasoning.) Fill the sink with equal parts white vinegar and water. Soak your pan in the vinegar solution. Let it soak for 30 minutes to an hour, but not more than this.

Takoyaki “gained popularity as it was easy to eat anywhere, inexpensive, and delicious, leading to widespread adoption.” He fondly remembers takoyaki festivals and lively gatherings at temples and parks featuring creative takoyaki variations.

Combine the Dashi with the eggs, salt, soy sauce and flour in a large bowl. Mix well. Place the Takoyaki pan over a gas stove.

Bonito flakes - known as katsuobushi in Japanese - are a strange food upon first sight. They are known to move or dance when used as a topping on foods such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki. It can be an odd sight upon first viewing if moving food makes you squeamish. However, it is nothing to be alarmed about.

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Sometimes called “octopus balls” in English, takoyaki is made of a takoyaki batter infused with dashi (dried kelp and bonito flakes) filled with diced octopus meat, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onion.

As takoyaki are made on the spot, they are almost always piping hot, and diners should take care not to burn their tongues in their haste to eat. Instead of chopsticks, toothpicks or short bamboo skewers are often provided to poke the takoyaki and eat them.

To safely eat hot Takoyaki, wait three to five minutes. Or if eating when it's hot sounds better, and rightly so, make a small hole in the side using the skewer or a pair of chopsticks and let the steam escape first.

Use enough oil. Incorporating enough fat is crucial to a golden, crispy crust. Coat all of the pan's wells with oil: There should be a small pool of oil at the bottom of each well. That way, when the batter hits the hot pan, it will push the oil up the sides of the well for an even fry.

Takoyaki pan

The heavy iron evenly heats the takoyaki, which are turned with a pick during the heating process to pull the uncooked batter to the base of the rounded cavity. Commercial gas-fueled takoyaki cookers are used at Japanese festivals or by street vendors.

Delicious both hot and cold, takoyaki makes a great snack to eat on the go or with friends.

Taiyaki Pan Use and Care

- The pan is not dishwasher safe, but as it's non-stick, it's super easy to hand wash. - Use a non-abrasive cleaning pad or sponge when washing the pan. Never use a knife or metal tools to scrape the base as it may cause scratches and damage that will affect the following uses.

You can use kosher salt, a scrubber and neutral oil to scrub it. Important- do NOT use any soap. If you find it difficult to remove, you can leave water in the pan overnight to soften the debris. This can slightly rust the pan, but just scrub that away with the residue and it's fine.