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Add the eggs and mix briefly; do not overmix.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the flour and dashi stock","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Fold in the shredded cabbage, pickled ginger, and tenkasu into the batter until everything is evenly coated.","group":"Preparation","title":"Fold in the shredded cabbage, pickled ginger, and tenkasu","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour the mixture into two thick rounds. Top each round with slices of pork belly.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cook for about 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the pancake over.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook for about 5 minutes","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cover the pan with a lid and cook for another 5 minutes to ensure the cabbage is tender and the pork is crispy.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cover the pan with a lid","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Flip one more time so the pork side is up. Brush generously with okonomiyaki sauce, drizzle with mayonnaise, and sprinkle with bonito flakes and aonori.","group":"Serving","title":"Flip one more time so the pork side is up","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best texture, do not press down on the pancake with your spatula; this keeps it light and airy. Using grated nagaimo (mountain yam) in the batter is the secret to a fluffy interior.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["main","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["fry","sear"],"equipment":["Skillet or Griddle","Mixing bowl","Spatula","Lid"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","eggs","fish","soy"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"piece","note":"makes two medium-sized pancakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The batter can be mixed ahead of time, but do not add the cabbage until just before cooking to prevent it from getting watery."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat to crisp up the exterior."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_eb3aa4e08f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4aa0b771-d276-4363-900c-b192c3546978","imageAlt":"Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["okonomiyaki","savory pancake","japanese soul food","cabbage pancake"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:27:00.719Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:27:00.719Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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