japanese street food - savory pancake okonomiyaki お好み焼き

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: bacon

Chicken reduces fat while still providing protein.

dashi stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + soy sauce

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: vegan mayo

💰Cheaper: homemade mayo

Vegan mayo is lower in calories.

okonomiyaki sauce

🥗Healthier: teriyaki sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + ketchup

Teriyaki sauce provides a sweet alternative.

Mix flour and water in a bowl until smooth

Add shredded cabbage and chopped green onion to the batter

Crack eggs into the mixture and stir until combined

Heat a griddle over medium heat

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the griddle, forming a pancake

Place slices of thin pork belly on top of the pancake

Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 4-5 minutes

Flip the pancake carefully and cook the other side until golden, another 4-5 minutes

Serve hot with additional sauce on the side

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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