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Hiroshima Okonomiyaki — traditional dish from Hiroshima, Japan
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish 🥚 Eggs 🫘 Soy

Hiroshima Okonomiyaki

How to order / say it
Say it 広島焼き — [Hee-ro-shee-mah Oh-ko-noh-mee-yah-kee]
Order I'd like a Hiroshima Okonomiyaki, please.
Locally 広島焼きをお願いします。
Say locally

A layered savory pancake with cabbage, meat, and noodles.

Why try it?

Hiroshima Okonomiyaki is a testament to the city's resilience and adaptability after World War II, representing Hiroshima's unique take on a beloved Japanese comfort food.

How it tastes

The dish is savory and umami-rich, with a contrast of chewy noodles and crispy edges, often topped with tangy okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise for enhanced flavor.

Origin & History — first documented: 1947

Hiroshima Okonomiyaki emerged in the late 1940s as a post-war adaptation when ingredients were scarce. By uniquely layering the components instead of mixing them as in the Kansai style, it became a symbol of Hiroshima's culinary innovation.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 200 g cabbage
  • 🥩 100 g pork belly slice
  • 🌾 100 g yakisoba noodles
  • 🌾 100 g okonomiyaki batter
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🥣 50 g okonomiyaki sauce
  • 🥣 30 g mayonnaise
  • 🐟 10 g dashi powder

Method

  1. 1 Prepare the batter and pre-cook the noodles.
  2. 2 On a hot griddle, begin with a layer of batter, followed by cabbage, pork, and noodles.
  3. 3 Add another layer of batter, then flip and cook until both sides are golden brown.
  4. 4 Top with okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise.
  5. 5 Slice and serve hot, garnished with aonori and bonito flakes.

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