Made in a Frying Pan Crispy and Chewy Hirayachi (Okinawan Pancakes)

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   Finely chop the Chinese chives.

2. 2

   Drain the canned tuna.

3. 3

   Shred the sliced cheese into small pieces.

4. 4

   Combine the ingredients in a bowl in the order shown in the ingredients list.

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   Tip: If you have time, for a tastier result, when combining the batter ingredients, leave out the Chinese chives, tuna, or cheese, and let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours before mixing them in.

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   Pour the batter into a heated frying pan, fry both sides, then cut it up and serve.

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   Tip: After flipping it over, press down on top with the spatula.

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   My two boys ate it right up!

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   Since they can be made easily and are such a hit, try serving them for lunch.

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    For a grown-up version, try omitting the cheese, and serve it with sauce made with mayonnaise and ponzu, or soy sauce and vinegar (both 50/50 blends)

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    If you don't have any dashi stock, substitute with 1 teaspoon dashi stock granules and 100 ml water, since our family's dashi is on the strong side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.