Top 8 Japanese Street Foods You Can Make at Home | OCHIKERON | Create Eat Happy :)

takoyaki

🥗Healthier: grilled octopus

💰Cheaper: chicken pieces

Grilled octopus is lower in calories, while chicken is more affordable.

okonomiyaki flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds nutrients, while all-purpose is easier to find.

katsu sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce with honey

💰Cheaper: homemade ketchup

Soy sauce with honey reduces sugar, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

mochi

🥗Healthier: rice cakes

💰Cheaper: puffed rice

Rice cakes are lower in calories, while puffed rice is cost-effective.

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

Add the shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, and tempura scraps to the batter and mix well.

Crack the eggs into the mixture and stir until fully combined.

Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.

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

Place 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 until golden, another 4-5 minutes.

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

Sprinkle with seaweed flakes and bonito flakes before serving.

Repeat with the remaining batter and toppings.

Serve hot with additional sauce on the side.

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