Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki with Crispy Noodles

Name: Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki with Crispy Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 grams Thinly sliced pork belly; 1 packet Yakisoba noodles; 1/4 Cabbage; 1 stalk Japanese leek (or green onion); 2 Eggs; 5 cm long piece Nagaimo; 1 Egg; 100 grams Plain white flour; 150 grams Water; 1 tsp Dashi stock (bonito based); 1 Sesame seed oil; 1 Okonomiyaki sauce; 1 Bonito flakes; 1 Red pickled ginger; 1 Mayonnaise

Servings: persons

50 grams Thinly sliced pork belly
1 packet Yakisoba noodles
1/4 Cabbage
1 stalk Japanese leek (or green onion)
2 Eggs
5 cm long piece Nagaimo
1 Egg
100 grams Plain white flour
150 grams Water
1 tsp Dashi stock (bonito based)
1 Sesame seed oil
1 Okonomiyaki sauce
1 Bonito flakes
1 Red pickled ginger
1 Mayonnaise

1
Chop up the cabbage and green onion or leek.
2
Cut the pork belly slices in half.
3
Great the nagaimo, and mix together with the chopped vegetables from Step 1 and the ingredients.
4
Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and spread out the pork belly slices and yakisoba noodles (1/2 pack worth).
5
Pour in half of the batter.
6
Break an egg into the middle, put on a lid and steam cook.
7
When the batter has started to firm up, turn it over to cook the other side (make another pancake in the same way).
8
Transfer to serving plates and enjoy with okonomiyaki sauce bonito flakes and other garnishes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 50 grams Thinly sliced pork belly, 1 packet Yakisoba noodles, 1/4 Cabbage, 1 stalk Japanese leek (or green onion), and more.

Yes, Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki with Crispy Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!