Takoyaki is a Japanese term for “octopus grilled/fried,” and they are a very popular yatai (or mobile street food) snack. These lightly fried octopus balls have a crisp outer shell with a soft and moist center filled with pieces of octopus, pickled ginger, green onions, and crunchy tenkasu (or tempura pieces). These fried octopus balls were first popularized by a man named Tomekichi Endo from Osaka, Japan in the…Continue Reading→| Hungry Huy
If you’re deciding between carbon steel and cast iron, it’s a good idea to consider their similarities and differences. It may surprise you to learn that carbon steel cookware has less carbon and more iron, whereas cast iron cookware has more carbon and less iron. Carbon steel cookware is 98-99% iron and 1-2% carbon, whereas cast iron has up to…Continue Reading→| Hungry Huy
This easy Japanese shrimp tempura recipe has a batter so light and crispy you can't resist! Perfect with a soy-based dipping sauce.| Hungry Huy
I LOVE making yakitori at home and making it with actual charcoals or binchotan for that amazing bbq smokiness you just can’t replace with any other cooking method. The variety you get with yakitori just makes it extra fun to eat! My favorites are chicken with green onion, but I also have to have pork belly, grilled quail egg, some…Continue Reading→| Hungry Huy
Having the right tools can make cooking and food preparation much more enjoyable. Until I used a real chef’s knife that was sharpened, I didn’t even know what I was missing out on. And after discovering how much time a garlic press can save for large batches, I’m never going back. For my 15+ years of being a home cook,…Continue Reading→| Hungry Huy
Cooking oil is one of the most important parts of every recipe–I mean you use it for so many things: stir frying, roasting, baking, emulsifying, deep-frying, and the list goes on. This post will give you a good starting point as to find the best neutral oil for your next recipe. What’s NOT a neutral oil? Whenever a recipe calls…Continue Reading→| Hungry Huy