Japanese Takoyaki

Yo!! Firstly I want to start off by saying sorry for the lateee post. I told you guys that I will post the recipes on last Fri/ Sat because I was working I didn't get time to write it up. This recipe is originally a Japanese street food dish which is very delicious for snacking. Takoyaki basically means Tako: Octopus and Yaki means fried so fried octopus balls. I tried making takoyaki once before but it didn't turn out good so I thought of making it again for my second try on my Baba (Dad) birthday. This recipe is not originally mine I was inspired to make this because of other skillful Japanese chef/other YouTubers who uploaded their videos.

Making this for the first time wouldn't be that easy because I failed the first time as well so try making it again and again until you succeed (only if u like it ofcourse haha!!) So lets get started!!

Utensils 

•  The Takoyaki Maker ( Since I couldn't find it anywhere where I live I bought the Cake Pop Machine which works fine as well (I bought mines from Argos) )
• A Large Bowl 
• Spatula (Something to mix it with)

Ingredients

For the Batter 

• Flour (Depends on how much you are planning on making because batter needs to be really thin consistency so you will be able to make more even from less flour)   
• Salt to taste
• Eggs ( If you have 2 cups of flour try putting 2 eggs ) 
• Cold Water 

Toppings 

• Chorizo, Sausage, Kimchi, Cheese (The traditional Takoyaki is made from the octopus but since my Mami (Mom) refused to eat octopus I had to use this toppings instead )
• Spring onions (Thinely Sliced)
• Pickled Ginger ------> (I didn't use this since I didn't have any)
• Akedama (Tempura Crispy fried Batter) -----> Optional but I didn't use it on mines too :'(

For Garnish 

• Mayonnaise 
• Seaweed Flakes 
• Bonito Flakes (Small fish flakes I didn't have it so didn't use it)

To make the Batter

• Pour the flour onto a large bowl 
• Add the amount of salt that you prefer
• Put eggs and try to mix the batter untill it thickens (I know it will turn out lumpy but don't worry once you pour the water on it lumps will break)
• Pour the water little by little so you can get rid of any big lumps. (The consistency should be wateryy and thin ) 

Turn on the Cake pop machine and put some oil on it and leave it to get really really hot (Because when you pour in the batter it should sizzllee ^^. 

Making the Takoyaki Balls

• When the Cake Pop Machine is hot enough pour the batter on it but don't pour it in till it covers the holes only pour it to half.
• This is the point when you add the filling in in this case don't hesitate to try our any flavours that you prefer. 
• Add the thinly sliced pickled ginger, akedama crumbs and the spring onions. 
• Now its time to cover the hole with rest of the batter. 
• Once the batter hardened a little bit now turn your takoyaki to 90°. If the ball looks only half filled don't worry add a bit of wet batter. 
• Repeat the process till it has nice round shape.
• As the cake pop machine comes with the upper cover lid try covering it for few minutes I found out that it will make the outside takoyaki more crispier. 
• Repeat the rest with different toping as now it done. 

Garnish 

• Arrange the Takoyaki nicely onto a plate
• Drizzle the mayonnaise in a zig zag or straight line
• Put the seaweed flakes 
• If you have bonito flakes now it is time to sprinkle it but don't worry if you do not have it it will still be tasty.
• I also used some (Vietnamese Hot Sauce )

~~~~~~~ENJOY~~~~~~~~

Other Recipes are on it's way Sorry I wanted to post it now but my Sister's got the rest of the pictures on her Phone so when she will send it to me I will post it right away. Other recipes includes (Korean Fried Chicken, Aludam, Fried Squid, Samosa) !!

~~~~~HAPPY COOKING~~~~~

*Zeny

Quick and Easy step to make perfect dessert!

Hello peps it been a while since we haven’t posted. As you know summer is nearly here so, it time for coursework and revision. Worry not as we will soon bombard you guys with tons of recipes. So chill~

Now what I am about to post today is a quick and easy way to make delicious treat for your mother, if you want to make something sweet for her or even if you just feel like making something.

All you need is:

Strawberry dessert mix  (that I go it from Sainsbury)

300ml of milk

digestive biscuit

cream

you can also add icecream or fruits, but it optional and this reciepe is all about being creative and adding what you like.

I am going to show you how I like to make it.

Step 1: add packet of strawberry dessert mix in a bowl or a container.

Step2: pour in 300ml of milk in the dessert mix.

Step3: whisk it for 1 minutes.

Step4: finally leave it to set aside for 1 or 2 minutes.

Step5: while setting your mix aside, in a plastic bag or anywhere crush 3 to 4 pieces of biscuit finely.

Step6: add the finely crushed biscuit in a glass. About 2 to 3 spoon. Depending on your perferences.

Step 7: now add 2 to 3 spoon of desert mix on top of the finely crushed biscuit.

Step 8: finally squirt desired amount of cream on the top. Then serve. Taadaaaa ~ simplesss >.<

That’s it for today and hope you will like the recipe do let me know what you think. Thank you. sayonaraaa... :D

Khukhura ko Masu (Nepali Chicken Curry)

Hello, here I am again to share with you guys recipe of Nepali style khukhurako Masu (Chicken Curry). This is a typical Nepali dish which is often enjoyed in every celebrations/daily side dish. This dish goes well with rice, daal (Lentils) and achaar (HMMM :D). The ingredients and recipe that I follow might not be same with some of u but this is the version that I always make and is my favorite XD. 

Ingredients

• Chicken (Boil it first with little salt and turmeric powder = Reason for it is because it helps to crisp up the chicken later^^ ) 
• Onions (Chopped)
• Ginger sliced in strips
• Fresh Green/Red Chillies (Chopped)
• Tomatoes (Chopped)
• Fenugreek 
• Capsicum/Red/Yellow/Green Pepper whichever colour doesn't matter :) (Chopped)
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric Powder
• Tomato Squezzy Paste (For Colour but optional)

Spice Mix (crush all of this together and make a paste)

• Cumin
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Dried Chilly

Process

• First hit a large pot with oil in it. When the oil is hot enough add fenugreek (roast it until its black LOL it helps to release flavor. Add the boiled chicken into pot with some oil but don't put too much oil. It is there just to make outside layer of chicken crisp and golden brown. Remove the chicken onto a bowl after it reaches the crispness that u desire we will add it later.  
• Onto the same pot add Onions, ginger and fry it together when it gets golden brown stop it.
• Add the spice mix and mix it together add turmeric powder, Salt and stir the mixture.
• Now it is time to add the capsicum. The capsicum doesn't need much time to cook so only cook for 1 and 1/2 min together with other mixture or else we will end with with a mashed pepper :P. 
• Last but not least the main ingredients of the dish (Chicken) put it in the gravy mixture also add some tomato paste just for reddish colour. Mix well together.
• Simmer the pot for a while about 5 minutes in that time the chicken will get time to absorb all those flavor of onion, tomato, capsicum and so on... :'O
• Now it is ready to serve take it out and serve it in the nicest plates that u have :D. For me I have used a small karai (Bowl like Pot u will see it in the picture with two ears XD)

One thing I nearly forgot the reason why I am blogging frequently is because I am making lots of dishes in day to day basis nowadays so why not post it init keke. 

~~~~~Hope you will njoy this Recipe~~~~~~

*Zeny

:D

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Sweet Pancakes ^^

Hello Guys,
Sorry about the late post :3 as you guys are aware that yesterday (4 March) was pancake day. I am going to share with you guys the recipe which I used yesterday to make pancake.Pancakes can be a great way to start your day ^< but for me I am not much of a fan LOL. So here are the things that you need. This measurements might not be exactly accurate because I just estimate my ingredients :/

Ingredients

• Flour 2 and half Cups
• Salt (Pinch)
• Sugar (Depends on how much sweet you like) 1 cups
• 3 Eggs
• Milk 2 Cups 
• Butter
• Fruits (You could mix fruit in the batter but optional I will try it with some blueberry next time :D) 
• Vanilla Essence

For Dipping

• Chocolate Sauce (I used Instant one )
• Double Cream 
• Strawberry 
• Golden Syrup (U could also use the golden syrup )

Process

• Mix the flour and a pinch of salt and mix together. 
• In a large bowl beat milk and eggs together make sure that it is completely mixed. 
• Pour in the flour to the egg and milk mixture little by little it helps to avoid the mixture clumping up. 
• After the mixture is well  mixed add sugar and mix well again.
• Add some melted butter and Vanilla essence and mix well with spatula.

In the meantime heat the non stick pan with little oil in it. To make the pancakes same size pour it with big spoons or if u have a large size icecream scoop that would work well as well. In my case I just pour it right over estimating the mixture. when the pancakes has bubbles appearing flip it. Repeat the process for rest of the pancake batter.

For Dipping
Whipping Cream:- Pour a cup of cream into a bowl and whisk it until frothy now add some sugar(Sweetness u prefer) and Vanilla essence for flavoring whisk until it forms soft peak.

Finished Product
Put the pancakes in a plate and add a dollop of cream, put the strawberry on top of the cream and wrap it drizzle the chocolate sauce.

~~~~~~~~ENJOY~~~~~~~~

*Zeny