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Nutritional Values
320kcal
28gProtein
12gCarbs
18gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🫘 Soy
Horumonyaki
How to order / say it
Say it
ホルモン焼き — [hoh-roo-mohn-yah-kee]
Order
I'd like the horumonyaki, please.
Locally
ホルモン焼きをお願いします。
Say locally
Grilled or stir-fried beef or pork offal, seasoned and cooked on a griddle.
Why try it?
Horumonyaki offers a unique taste that showcases Osaka's street food innovation and appreciation for economical, wholesome meals. It is an embodiment of making the best use of all parts of an animal.
How it tastes
The dish is savory and rich, often with a slight char from grilling. Offal is cooked to be tender and flavorful, seasoned typically with soy sauce, garlic, and chili for a bold taste.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
First popularized in Osaka during the post-war era, horumonyaki gained prominence due to the frugality and resourcefulness it represented. The dish highlights the historical culinary creativity in using all parts of the animal.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 300 g beef offal
- 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
- 🧄 10 g garlic
- 🧂 15 g chili paste
- 🥕 150 g cabbage
- 🥕 50 g green pepper
Method
- 1 Marinate offal in soy sauce, garlic, and chili paste.
- 2 Heat grill and cook marinated offal until browned.
- 3 Stir-fry with cabbage and green peppers until vegetables are tender.
- 4 Serve hot with rice or on its own.
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