Okonomiyaki: From a Post-War Survival Food to Local Specialty

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.

Whisk together batter ingredients until smooth.

Stir meat and vegetables into the batter.

Heat vegetable oil in a small pan over medium high heat.

Add about a cup of mixture to pan and flatten out.

Place pork belly on top and cover with lid.

When pancake is firm, flip over and cover with lid.

When pork belly is crispy, flip pancake over to crisp up bottom.

Add toppings while still in pan, then serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens