Current Events > Anyone made Onomiyaki before? Or eaten.

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Im attempting it tonight. Got all ingrefients for a basic one (except Japanese mayo but Ill try to flavor it adding bit more umami, acidity and sweetness to regular mayo).

Pic of Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake with cabbage, bacon etc).



So Im wondering if anyoneone made it before if you have any tips? Ive already watched and read how to make it but its always fun to get more thoughts and ideas.

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so its kinda like .... Japanese pizza? i believe it's spelled Okonomiyaki per Google >_>


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Giant_Aspirin posted...

so its kinda like .... Japanese pizza? i believe it's spelled Okonomiyaki per Google >_>

Oops I did type it correct in the post tho. Not like pizza, thr pancake batter has loads of cabbage and other stuff.

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i meant a "pizza" in the most generic sense. it has a bread-like base covered in a sauce and topped with stuff.

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Giant_Aspirin posted...

so its kinda like .... Japanese pizza? i believe it's spelled Okonomiyaki per Google >_>

When I was in Japan, sometimes it was described as "Japanese pizza". Hard to really describe it in Western cuisine, It has pizza elements and pancake elements. Good though.

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Batter done and resting (not added the
veggies, just flour, some corn starch, dashi stock and eggs)

Quick tonkatstu sauce made.

Mayo is prepared.

After Ive done my dishes Ill do the rest

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Yeah I had it once at a restaurant, was pretty good and way more filling than expected. You gonna put seafood or any veggies in?

Im a big fan of Korean pajeon. Those are probably easier to make

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Yes. Cabbages are a must. Either that or kimchi. Kale, and Collard Greens are good substitutes. It's just mostly about the flour and oil though. I stopped eating it because it's very awful for you.

TeaMilk posted...

Yeah I had it once at a restaurant, was pretty good and way more filling than expected. You gonna put seafood or any veggies in?

Im a big fan of Korean pajeon. Those are probably easier to make

Only protein Im having is bacon, not in the batter but on top on one side when I flip it. You can add whatever, shrimp, chicken etc. Other veggies etc.

Soon Ill add loads of cabbage, some green onions and chopped gari (pickled ginger).


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Sheiky-Baby posted...

Yes. Cabbages are a must. Either that or kimchi. Kale, and Collard Greens are good substitutes. It's just mostly about the flour and oil though. I stopped eating it because it's very awful for you.

The sauce and the flour is carb rich, otherwise its not that bad. Has lots of cabbage in it which is quite filling so I dont think I can finish a one portion meal. I might do smaller ones and save up some of them, toppings can be added later anyway.

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Its happening

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Can u do the thing where u flip it in midair without a spatula

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Add da bacon. I know pork belly is more traditional but the store only had shitty potk belly

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TeaMilk posted...

Can u do the thing where u flip it in midair without a spatula

I could but I dont wanna accidentally ruin making this the first time.

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Flipped and added a bit of kontatsu sauce

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We make it all the time, it's my favorite Japanese dish. First had it in Hiroshima, which is their most famous dish.

I would not compare it to pizza, it's a savory pancake.

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brestugo posted...

It has pizza elements and pancake elements

So is the breading more like a pancake than a pizza base? Is it sweet or just in terms of texture? And how do you eat it, if its that soft/limp? With utensils?

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Done. Now to taste

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Looks great TC. I've been wanting to figure out how to make it since watching Ranma 1/2.

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BlazinBlue88 posted...

Looks great TC. I've been wanting to figure out how to make it since watching Ranma 1/2.

Looks complicated but its pretty easy honestly

Tho this was my first time so it wasnt perfect but yeah, the flavors and textures are great.

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Damn it was filling. After half I cant finish. Followed a 2 portion recipie and I have batter for almost one more portion. A 2 portion recipie would be a 4+ portion for me.

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Shablagoo posted...

So is the breading more like a pancake than a pizza base? Is it sweet or just in terms of texture? And how do you eat it, if its that soft/limp? With utensils?

Batter (wheat flour) not really breading that's the 'pancake' like part. Not too sweet. Toppings though like a pizza. Cabbage is a must. I usually choose seafood as the protein, TC chose bacon. Then a sauce or two and almost anything else you want.

BTW" Okonomiyaki means "as you like it" (literally 'grilled thing as you like it) and you're encouraged to customize.

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brestugo posted...

Batter (wheat flour) not really breading that's the 'pancake' like part. Not too sweet. Toppings though like a pizza. Cabbage is a must. I usually choose seafood as the protein, TC chose bacon. Then a sauce or two and almost anything else you want.

BTW" Okonomiyaki means "as you like it" (literally 'grilled thing as you like it) and you're encouraged to customize.

Next time Ill experiment with other stuff. Wanted to make the most basic classic version for the first time.

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FF_Redux posted...

Next time Ill experiment with other stuff. Wanted to make the most basic classic version for the first time.

It's great drunk food. When I lived in Tokyo it was the go to. You'll hurl ramen all over the subway, but okonomiyaki soaks all the alcohol up.

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brestugo posted...

It's great drunk food. When I lived in Tokyo it was the go to. You'll hurl ramen all over the subway, but okonomiyaki soaks all the alcohol up.

I had it in Osaka. We ate it off a grill-top counter.

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Noni dont know what it is

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geshkigal posted...

I had it in Osaka. We ate it off a grill-top counter.

IIRC Osaka is the Mecca for okonomiyaki.

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Okonomiyaki is so good. Live in a neighborhood with a lot of Japanese places, ill probably pick some up soon

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I made a smaller one on my smaller pan with the rest of the batter. Letting it cool down. Tomorrow at my work break Ill try to see if I can reheat it, the toppings Ill have with me to top when its hot.

Actually it reminds me of a Swedish/Scandinaviann pancake called Raggmunk. Its savory. Pancake batter mixed with loads of potatoes, you can do it with carrots or other root veggies too. Usually served with sliced porn belly and lingonberry jam.

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FF_Redux posted...

I made a smaller one on my smaller pan with the rest of the batter. Letting it cool down. Tomorrow at my work break Ill try to see if I can reheat it, the toppings Ill have with me to top when its hot.

Actually it reminds me of a Swedish/Scandinaviann pancake called Raggmunk. Its savory. Pancake batter mixed with loads of potatoes, you can do it with carrots or other root veggies too. Usually served with sliced porn belly and lingonberry jam.

Wait, what? I'm not sure what we're talking about anymore.

Just kidding. Enjoy.

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brestugo posted...

IIRC Osaka is the Mecca for okonomiyaki.

I hear some people argue (i.e., AbroadInJapan) that Hiroshima-style is better.

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geshkigal posted...

I hear some people argue (i.e., AbroadInJapan) that Hiroshima-style is better.

I only lived in Tokyo and Sapporo, so I wouldn't know. Could be a 'grass is greener' thing too though - no matter how good what you're having is - it's always better somewhere else.

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It was still good when reheated (toppings I added after I reheated). I made a smaller one yesterday that I had at work break today.

Dame pic as last but instagram edits



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