Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup dashi stock or water
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups cabbage, finely shredded
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 6 slices thin pork belly
• 4 tbsp okonomiyaki sauce
• 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup bonito flakes
• 1 tsp aonori (dried green seaweed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prepare all ingredients as specified in the ingredient list.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour and dashi stock/water until smooth.

3. 3

   Add eggs and whisk lightly.

4. 4

   Fold in the shredded cabbage and green onions.

5. 5

   Heat a frying pan over medium heat with oil.

6. 6

   Pour half the batter to form a round pancake.

7. 7

   Top with pork belly slices.

8. 8

   Cook for 3-5 minutes until the bottom is browned.

9. 9

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

10. 10

    Transfer to a plate.

11. 11

    Drizzle generously with okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with bonito flakes and aonori.