Recipe of Okonomiyaki

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup dashi stock (or water)
• 2 eggs
• 4 slices of pork belly (or bacon)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup tenkasu (tempura scraps)
• 1/4 cup pickled red ginger (beni shoga)
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Okonomiyaki sauce
• Japanese mayonnaise
• Aonori (seaweed flakes)
• Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, all-purpose flour, dashi stock (or water), and eggs. Mix until you have a thick but smooth batter.

2. 2

   Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a bit of vegetable oil and spread it evenly.

3. 3

   Pour a portion of the batter onto the skillet to form a round pancake, about 6-8 inches in diameter.

4. 4

   Lay a slice of pork belly on top of the pancake and press it down gently.

5. 5

   Sprinkle chopped green onions, tenkasu, and pickled red ginger evenly over the pancake.

6. 6

   Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Use two spatulas to carefully flip the okonomiyaki.

7. 7

   Once both sides are cooked, transfer the okonomiyaki to a serving plate.

8. 8

   Drizzle okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise over the top.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with aonori and katsuobushi.

10. 10

    Serve hot and cut into wedges like a pizza. Enjoy your homemade okonomiyaki!