An Osaka Specialty: Ika-yaki (Squid Pancakes)

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   Slice the body of the prepped squid into rounds, then cut into 1cm dice.

2. 2

   Combine the flours, dashi stock granules, and water, and mix until it's slightly sticky (meaning the gluten in the flour has formed).

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   Add the squid to the batter, and leave for at least 30 minutes.

4. 4

   If the batter becomes too firm, add a little water so that it's the consistency of crepe batter.

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   Add oil in a pan, and pour in the batter (You can add an egg here to upgrade the pancake to a deluxe version.)

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   When one side is browned, turn the pancake over.

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   Cook the other side while pressing down hard on the pancake with your spatula.

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   When the pancake is cooked, spread the combined okonomiyaki and takoyaki sauces, fold in half and press.

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   If you add too much squid, the pancakes will be hard to cook.

10. 10

    I'm not too good at cooking these myself.

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    If you're not used to making pancakes, try cooking one with just a little squid added to the batter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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