Okonomiyaki -Japanese Pancake

I set my alarm to 5.30 am for the next morning and I double checked to make sure my alarm clock works coz I have an important assignment to do …making Okonomiyaki also known as Japanese pancake, for the Piggies before I go to work :) and to make sure I have enough time for my photography session too ^ *

I prepared the batter and fillings the night before and leave them to rest in the fridge. I read somewhere that it relaxes the gluten in the flour.

Actually, my Piggies are sick of eating out for breakfast most days, so I thought why not make them this okonomiyaki for breakfast….something different and it turned out a real surprise , for it looked and tasted like a pizza and a pancake…a Japanese pizza-pan….:P

I don’t know whether it was the thought of Momsie making this pancake that makes Piggy gal wants to wake up earlier than me…she is very excited each time I try sometime new. But just the same, I was happy she was there to help me get things done. Save a lot of time and I have a free worker :)) and she goes muttering… “ mmmmm.. smell nice, I am sure it will turn out delicious…” You know, I can’t help smiling to myself when I heard that. I asked her… “ you must be very hungry ” which she replied. “.Yesss.. I am ” . Haha, I don't named them my Piggies for nothing :P

Very easy to prepare and it tasted fantastic…. A pizza and a pancake together so you can imagine how delicious it is! When Piggy boy woke up after my photograph session, he asked “ What’s that nice smell…and I told him “ help yourself ” and he goes….” What’s this..pizza? ” He told the sister, this is darn good….. haha it really makes my day and you can guess, I went to work a happy lady, beaming the whole time and I can’t wait to put this up for someone special…(yes it is you… Piggy Cousin ) to drool :P ( for now juz droool... )

mmmm......these octopus so deliciously good on the okonomiyaki

bonito flakes on the hot pancake incites the hunger pang in us

a slice of heaven went to Piggy gal..of course :) she deserves it!

japanese mayo for those who loves it...Piggy boy doesn't like it :(

Okonomiyaki - Japanese Pancake-a winner for sure

Okonomiyaki - Japanese Pancake

Ingredient for the batter

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup water
2 eggs
a pinch of table salt
a dash of white pepper

Filling:

2 cups of cabbage – chopped
2 scallions – chopped
½ cup carrot – shredded
1 small red bell pepper – julienne
1/3 cup cheddar cheese
½ cup bonito flakes
1 cup marinated baby octopus ( bought ready-made from Jusco)

Topping:

japanese mayo
tonkatsu sauce /worcestershire sauce
nori flakes

Method:

Combine all the batter ingredients together till well mixed
Leave it in the fridge to rest for at least 1 hr ( I leave them overnight)
Add in the filling ingredients and mix well.

Heat up the cast iron skillet pan with some olive oil over medium heat until hot. Pour the combined batter mixture on the pan and level it evenly to ½” thick. Add in the octopus and lightly cover the octopus with the batter.

Allow this to fry till the bottom is set and lightly brown before you flip it over.Using a wooden spatula press it down . Repeat the flip action one more time till both sides are evenly browned.

Take it out and squirts the Japanese mayo and the tonkatsu sauce on the top of the pancake Serve it while it is still hot.

Enjoy !

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