Walter Riesen’s Okonomiyaki | Kitchen Vignettes | PBS Food

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bacon

Chicken breast is leaner and bacon is often more accessible.

okonomiyaki sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce + ketchup

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Homemade sauce can be made from pantry staples.

tempura scraps

🥗Healthier: toasted breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Both alternatives add crunch without the need for frying.

bonito flakes

🥗Healthier: smoked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Both provide a seafood flavor without the cost of bonito.

Harvest fresh produce from the farm for the recipe.

Shred cabbage and add it to a mixing bowl.

Add shredded radishes and carrots to the bowl with cabbage.

Incorporate flour into the shredded vegetables.

Add one egg to the mixture.

Pour in some water and a splash of soy sauce to the batter.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Spoon the batter into the hot oil, forming a pancake.

Cook the pancake for about 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the pancake carefully and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes.

Ensure the interior remains creamy and custardy, avoiding overcooking.

Prepare a sauce by mixing mayonnaise and miso together for topping.

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