Tonpeiyaki (Easy Okonomiyaki)
https://cookingwithdog.com/recipe/tonpeiyaki/
Servings
1person
Cook Time
10minutes
Servings
1person
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
  • 50 g Thin Pork Slicespork belly is often used
  • 80 g Long Green Onions (Naganegi)substitute: cabbage or moyashi bean sprouts
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Egg
  • Okonomiyaki Sauceor your favorite sauce
  • Mayonnaise
  • Aonori Seaweed
* 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 15 ml, 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 ml
Instructions
  1. Slice the long green onion using diagonal cuts and cut the pork slices into 4~5cm or 1.6"~2" pieces.
    		 Slice the long green onion using diagonal cuts and cut the pork slices into 4~5cm or 1.6″~2″ pieces.
  2. Let’s make the Tonpeiyaki. Place the pork slices into a heated pan.
    		 Let’s make the Tonpeiyaki. Place the pork slices into a heated pan.
  3. Flip the slices over and lightly cook the other side.
    		 Flip the slices over and lightly cook the other side.
  4. Then, add the long green onion and distribute it in the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
    		 Then, add the long green onion and distribute it in the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. To help reduce the pungent taste of the onion, continue sauteing until slightly browned, making it kind of sweet. Placing the pork slices onto the onion will keep the meat from getting tough.
    		 To help reduce the pungent taste of the onion, continue sauteing until slightly browned, making it kind of sweet. Placing the pork slices onto the onion will keep the meat from getting tough.
  6. Now, gather the pork and onion over to one side, making a space for the egg. And pour the beaten egg into the pan.
    		 Now, gather the pork and onion over to one side, making a space for the egg. And pour the beaten egg into the pan.
  7. Tilt the pan and place the pork and onion onto the egg.
    		 Tilt the pan and place the pork and onion onto the egg.
  8. Then, gently place the Tonpeiyaki onto a plate with the egg-side facing up.
    		 Then, gently place the Tonpeiyaki onto a plate with the egg-side facing up.
  9. Using a kitchen brush, coat it with the okonomiyaki sauce.
    		 Using a kitchen brush, coat it with the okonomiyaki sauce.
  10. Top with the mayonnaise. Finally, sprinkle on the aonori seaweed and it is ready to serve.
    		 Top with the mayonnaise. Finally, sprinkle on the aonori seaweed and it is ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Tonpeiyaki means “flat grilled pork” and the dish is popular in the Kansai region, especially in Osaka.
When you use lean meat, saute the meat with olive oil or vegetable oil.
Cabbage, moyashi bean sprouts or a mix of these vegetables can also be used in this recipe.