Okonomiyaki - Japanese cabbage pancake

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: bacon

Chicken is leaner and bacon is more accessible.

dashi stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + soy sauce

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor, while the water and soy sauce combo is budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

okonomiyaki sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + soy sauce

Homemade sauce can be made with pantry staples.

Mix all-purpose flour and dashi stock in a bowl until smooth.

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

Incorporate eggs into the mixture until fully combined.

Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.

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

Layer slices of pork belly on top of the pancake.

Cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.

Flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.

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

Sprinkle seaweed flakes and bonito flakes on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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