World Flavors Cookbook

Okonomiyaki (Osaka-Style Savory Pancake)

A savory pancake made from a batter of flour, eggs, and shredded cabbage, mixed with various ingredients and grilled. Often called 'Japanese Pizza'.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup dashi, 2 eggs
• 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded
• 100g pork belly slices
• 1/4 cup Tenkasu
• Toppings: Okonomiyaki sauce, Kewpie mayo, Aonori, Katsuobushi

Instructions

1. Mix flour, dashi, and eggs. Fold in cabbage and tenkasu.
2. Heat a griddle or pan. Pour half the batter into a thick round.
3. Place pork belly slices on top.
4. Flip after 5 minutes. Cook another 5 minutes until pork is crispy and pancake is cooked through.
5. Flip back, brush with okonomiyaki sauce, drizzle with mayo, and add toppings.