Low Carb Takoyaki (Octopus Balls)

Dive into the irresistible flavors of Japan with this *Low Carb Takoyaki (Octopus Balls)*, a keto-friendly twist on the beloved street food classic. Made with almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and unsweetened almond milk, this light, fluffy batter substitutes traditional wheat flour to create a low-carb version of the iconic snack. Each golden ball is filled with tender, pre-cooked octopus, a touch of pickled ginger, and green onion, offering a savory, umami-packed bite. Cooked to perfection in a Takoyaki pan, they’re finished with creamy Kewpie mayonnaise, a tangy low-carb Takoyaki sauce, bonito flakes, and a sprinkle of dried seaweed flakes for authentic flavor and presentation. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or a fun dinner idea for those following keto or gluten-free diets.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 large Eggs
• 60 g Almond flour
• 40 g Grated Parmesan cheese
• 120 ml Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 150 g Octopus, diced and pre-cooked
• 2 tbsp Green onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Pickled ginger, chopped
• 2 tbsp Avocado oil or any neutral oil
• 2 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp Low-carb Takoyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 5 g Bonito flakes
• 1 tsp Dried seaweed flakes (aonori)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, almond milk, and baking powder until smooth and well combined. This will be your low-carb batter.

Step 2

Preheat a Takoyaki pan over medium heat. Lightly grease each cavity with avocado oil using a brush or paper towel.

Step 3

Fill each cavity about halfway with the batter, then add a small piece of diced octopus into the center of each cavity. Top with a small pinch of green onion and pickled ginger.

Step 4

Add a bit more batter over the toppings to cover them completely.

Step 5

Cook for about 2 minutes until the bottom is golden and firm, then use a skewer or Takoyaki turner to gently flip each ball 90 degrees. Continue to turn the balls every 1-2 minutes to ensure even cooking on all sides. This process will take a total of about 6-8 minutes.

Step 6

Once the Takoyaki are fully golden and cooked through, carefully remove them from the pan.

Step 7

Plate the Takoyaki and drizzle with Kewpie mayonnaise and low-carb Takoyaki sauce. Sprinkle with bonito flakes and dried seaweed flakes for garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb Takoyaki!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(658.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1406.3

Total Fat 110.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 714.4mg	0%
Sodium 2874.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 8.0g
Protein 76.6g	0%

Vitamin D 167.6IU	0%
Calcium 929.5mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 694.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.0%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 8.4%