Fun New Recipe - Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is sometimes referred to as a Japanese pancake. Trust me on this, it tastes nothing like the pancakes we know. If you would like to make something fun and different for lunch or dinner, give this recipe a try.

Ingredients:
1 package of bacon, cooked and cut in pieces
3 cups flour
1 tsp salt
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups water
1 head of cabbage, sliced thin

Optional Ingredients:
asparagus, cut in very small pieces
chopped green onion
Japanese ginger pickles
various seafood; shrimp, squid, crab, etc.

Toppings:
katsuoboshi (optional)
Bulldog, semi-sweet sauce or tonkatsu sauce (necessary)

Instructions:
Mix eggs and water together
Mix flour and salt together
Pour flour mixture into egg mixture and stir until smooth
Add bacon, vegetables, and seafood if desired
Use cooking spray or oil and heat frying pan on medium
Cook about 1/4 of mixture at a time, place in center of pan and make round like a pancake
Cook on one side for about 5 minutes or until edges are solid
Turn over and cook other side until center is firm

Serve with optional katsuoboshi fish flakes and Bulldog sauce.

My children love this. It is one of their favorite foods. Next week I'll give you the recipe for their very favorite - watch for Gyouza.