Okonomiyaki (Savory Pancake)

Ingredients

• 100 g All-purpose flour
• 120 ml Dashi stock or water
• 2 large Eggs
• 300 g Green cabbage, finely shredded
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 4 strips Bacon slices or pork belly
• 2 tbsp Okonomiyaki sauce
• 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie)
• 1 tsp Pickled red ginger (Beni Shoga)(optional)
• 1 pinch Bonito flakes (Katsuobushi)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and dashi stock until smooth.

2. 2

   Add the shredded cabbage, eggs, green onions, and pickled ginger to the batter. Mix gently until the cabbage is evenly coated.

3. 3

   Heat a lightly oiled non-stick skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into the skillet, shaping it into a round pancake about 2cm thick.

5. 5

   Place the bacon or pork belly slices on top of the pancake.

6. 6

   Cook for 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip the pancake over.

7. 7

   Cover with a lid and cook for another 5 minutes to ensure the cabbage is tender and the pork is crispy.

8. 8

   Flip one last time so the pork side is up. Transfer to a plate.

9. 9

   Brush generously with okonomiyaki sauce, drizzle with mayonnaise, and sprinkle with bonito flakes before serving.