Name: Okonomiyaki
Yield: 2-4
Cuisine: Japan
Ingredients: 2 cups finely shredded cabbage; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup dashi or water; 3 eggs; 4 strips bacon or 1/2 cup shrimp; 2 scallions, chopped; Oil for the pan; Okonomiyaki or tonkatsu sauce; Japanese mayonnaise; Bonito flakes and nori powder

Where it comes from

The name means roughly 'grilled as you like it', and the dish is closely associated with Osaka and Hiroshima. Diners often cook it themselves on a hot plate at the table.

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Recipe

Make Okonomiyaki at home

Serves 2-4Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups finely shredded cabbage
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dashi or water
3 eggs
4 strips bacon or 1/2 cup shrimp
2 scallions, chopped
Oil for the pan
Okonomiyaki or tonkatsu sauce
Japanese mayonnaise
Bonito flakes and nori powder

How it's made

Whisk the flour, dashi and 1 egg into a smooth batter.
Fold in the cabbage, scallions and the remaining eggs.
Heat an oiled skillet over medium heat and pour in a quarter of the batter, shaping a round about 1 inch thick.
Lay bacon or shrimp on top and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden underneath.
Flip carefully and cook another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
Brush with sauce, drizzle with mayonnaise and sprinkle with bonito flakes and nori.