Okonomiyaki: Japanese Cabbage Pancake
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Okonomiyaki: Japanese Cabbage Pancake

1. 1 large egg -
2. 1 c. dashi or cold water -
3. 1 c. all-purpose flour  -
4. 1 tsp. baking powder -
5. 1 tsp. kosher salt -
6. 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -
7. 2 c. green cabbage, 1/4-inch slices -
8. 1 green onion, finely chopped -
9. 4 tbsp. canola oil -
10. 4 oz. pork belly or uncured bacon, thinly sliced -
11. 1 tbsp. ketchup -
12. 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce -
13. 1 tbsp. honey -
14. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -
15. Kewpie mayonnaise -
16. Green onions, finely chopped -
17. Nori flakes -
18. Bonito flakes -
19. Pickled ginger -

How to cook deliciously - Okonomiyaki: Japanese Cabbage Pancake

1. Stage

In a large bowl, whisk together egg and 1 cup dashi or water.  Add flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper and whisk until combined.  Fold in cabbage and green onions with a large spoon. 

2. Stage

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil.  Scoop half of batter into skillet and spread into an even layer, about 1/4-inch thick.  Cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.  

3. Stage

Lay half of pork belly evenly over the top.  Flip and lower heat to medium-low.  Do not press down on the pancake as it cooks.  Add more oil if the pan looks dry.  Cook until browned, about 3 minutes.  Transfer to a large plate, then repeat with remaining batter. 

4. Stage

Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire, honey, and salt. 

5. Stage

Drizzle okonomiyaki with sauce and mayo.  Sprinkle with green onions, nori flakes, bonito flakes, and picked ginger.  Serve while hot.