Recipes

Okonomiyaki is a beloved Japanese savory pancake, often described as “Japanese pizza” due to its customizable nature. Originating from Osaka and Hiroshima, this dish features a batter of flour, eggs, and shredded cabbage, cooked on a griddle and topped with ingredients like pork, seafood, or cheese. It’s finished with tangy okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and seaweed, creating a rich, umami-packed treat.

Cooking Time:
45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups dashi stock (or water)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ medium head cabbage, finely shredded
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 8 strips of thinly sliced pork belly (or bacon)
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Okonomiyaki sauce, to taste
• Japanese mayonnaise, to taste
• Bonito flakes (katsuobushi), for garnish
• Aonori (seaweed flakes), for garnish

Recipe:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, dashi stock, and eggs until smooth.
2. Fold in the shredded cabbage and green onions until evenly coated.
3. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and add a little vegetable oil.
4. Spoon out about 1 cup of batter for each pancake and spread into a circle. Place pork belly slices on top.
5. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the bottom is golden, then flip and cook another 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
6. Flip once more to crisp the pork side.
7. Transfer to a plate and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise. Sprinkle with bonito flakes and aonori before serving.