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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.

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and dashi stock until smooth.

Add the shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, and pickled ginger to the batter and mix well.

Incorporate the eggs into the mixture until everything is well combined.

Heat a griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.

Pour a portion of the batter onto the griddle, forming a round pancake.

Layer the slices of 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 for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown.

Transfer the pancake to a plate and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise.

Sprinkle bonito flakes and seaweed flakes on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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