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Okonomiyaki (Osaka Style)

A savory cabbage pancake mixed with meat and seafood.

30 minutes
Serves 4
Lunch/Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the flour, grated nagaimo, and cold dashi until smooth. Let the batter rest in the fridge for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of the cabbage, 1 egg, a handful of tenkasu, and half of the batter. Fold gently with a spoon to incorporate air.

  3. 3

    Heat a griddle or large skillet to 400°F (200°C) and oil lightly. Pour the cabbage mixture onto the griddle, shaping it into a 1-inch thick circle. Do not press down.

  4. 4

    Lay 3 slices of pork belly evenly across the top of the raw pancake. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the bottom is nicely browned.

  5. 5

    Confidently flip the pancake using two spatulas. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes until the pork is crispy and the cabbage is steamed through.

  6. 6

    Flip it one last time, brush a thick layer of okonomiyaki sauce on top, pipe zig-zags of mayo, and finish with a dusting of aonori and a handful of dancing bonito flakes.

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