Name: Okonomiyaki Japanese Cabbage Pancake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 100 g all-purpose flour; 120 ml water or dashi stock; 2 large eggs; 300 g green cabbage, thinly shredded; 3 stalks green onions, sliced; 150 g thinly sliced pork belly; 4 tbsp Okonomiyaki sauce; 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise; 3 g katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes); 1 g aonori (dried seaweed flakes); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp ground black pepper

Steps

Prepare Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water (or dashi stock), eggs, salt, and pepper until you have a smooth batter. Add the thinly shredded cabbage and sliced green onions, then gently fold to coat the cabbage with the batter.

Cook Pork Belly

Heat a large frying pan or griddle over medium heat with 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Place 3-4 slices of pork belly in the pan and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the pork and set aside on a plate.

Cook Pancakes

Pour half of the cabbage batter into the pan, shaping it into a thick, round pancake. Arrange the cooked pork belly slices on top of the pancake. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the other side is browned and the cabbage is tender. Repeat with the remaining batter and pork.

Serve and Garnish

Transfer the cooked Okonomiyaki to a plate. Drizzle generously with Okonomiyaki sauce, then zigzag with Japanese mayonnaise. Sprinkle with katsuobushi and aonori. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

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	Per 100g	Per Serving 400g
Calories	550 kcal	2200 kcal
Protein	22g	88g
Fat	35g	140g
Carbohydrate	45g	180g
Fiber	6g	24g
Sugar	8g	32g

Okonomiyaki Japanese Cabbage Pancake

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Steps

Prepare Batter

Cook Pork Belly

Cook Pancakes

Serve and Garnish

Extra Tips

► Don't overcrowd the pan; cook the pancakes in batches to ensure they brown nicely.

► Using dashi stock instead of water adds a deeper umami flavor to the batter, but water works fine if you don't have it.

► Be creative with your toppings! Shrimp, squid, or even cheese can be great additions.

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