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Japanese Pickles. Oshinko is a collective, generic name for Japanese pickles made from various vegetables pickled using salt (shio-zuke.) The vegetables can be cucumbers, daikon radish, Napa cabbage, baby carrots, burdock root, etc. Sometimes, it will also be used to include pickles made with rice bran, such as Takuan.
Takoyaki is a Japanese snack that is in the shape of little round balls. It is made with a batter that has a wheat flour base and is commonly filled with minced octopus, scraps of tempura, green onions, and pickled ginger.It is usually served with a sauce that is similar to Worcestershire sauce and mayonnaise.The creation of Takoyaki dates back to 1935 and its creation is credited to a street vendor named Tomekichi Endo.t is usually served with a sauce that is similar to Worcestershire sauce and mayonnaise. The creation of Takoyaki dates back to 1935 and its creation is credited to a street vendor named Tomekichi Endo.