Okonomiyaki are pan-fried pancakes loaded with cabbage. Our take is topped with pork belly pieces doused in a sticky soy, honey & orange sauce. Garnished with pickled ginger & fresh coriander, and served with Kewpie mayo. Japan in your kitchen!
Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly
Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly
with fresh coriander & pickled ginger
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Cabbage
- Fresh Coriander
- Gochujang Sauce
- Hoisin Sauce
- Kewpie Mayo
- Orange Juice
- Pickled Ginger
- Pork Belly Pieces
- Pork Belly Sauce
- Self-raising Flour
- Spring Onion
- Spring Onions
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Butter (optional)
MIX THE BATTER
In a bowl, combine the hoisin sauce and the gochujang (to taste). Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and 100ml of water. Add the spring onion whites, the sliced Cabbage, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined.
FRYING FRENZY
Place a pan over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, add the Cabbage batter and spread out across the pan in an even thickness of about 0.5cm. Fry until set and golden brown, 6-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel. Cover.
STICKY Pork BELLY
Place a pan over medium-high heat (the Pork will cook in its own fat). Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until crispy and golden brown, 8-10 minutes per side. In the final 3-5 minutes, baste with the pork belly sauce, the orange juice, and 15ml of water. Remove from the pan, reserving any rendered fat, and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing and seasoning.
MOUTH-WATERING DINNER!
Plate up the okonomiyaki pancake. Drizzle over the hoisin-gochujang sauce (to taste). Top with the sticky Pork belly (and any remaining sticky sauce) and the chopped pickled ginger. Sprinkle over the spring onion greens and the picked coriander. Side with the mayo for dunking.
MIX THE BATTER
In a bowl, combine the hoisin sauce and the gochujang (to taste). Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and 200ml of water. Add the spring onion whites, the sliced Cabbage, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined.
FRYING FRENZY
Place a pan over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, add ½ the Cabbage batter and spread out across the pan in an even thickness of about 0.5cm. Fry until set and golden brown, 6-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel. Repeat this process until you have 2 pancakes. Cover.
STICKY Pork BELLY
Place a pan over medium-high heat (the Pork will cook in its own fat). Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until crispy and golden brown, 8-10 minutes per side. In the final 3-5 minutes, baste with the pork belly sauce, the orange juice, and 30ml of water. Remove from the pan, reserving any rendered fat, and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing and seasoning.
MOUTH-WATERING DINNER!
Plate up the okonomiyaki pancake. Drizzle over the hoisin-gochujang sauce (to taste). Top with the sticky Pork belly (and any remaining sticky sauce) and the chopped pickled ginger. Sprinkle over the spring onion greens and the picked coriander. Side with the mayo for dunking.
MIX THE BATTER
In a bowl, combine the hoisin sauce and the gochujang (to taste). Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and 300ml of water. Add the spring onion whites, the sliced Cabbage, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined.
FRYING FRENZY
Place a pan over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, add ⅓ of the Cabbage batter and spread out across the pan in an even thickness of about 0.5cm. Fry until set and golden brown, 6-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel. Repeat this process until you have 3 pancakes. Cover.
STICKY Pork BELLY
Place a pan over medium-high heat (the Pork will cook in its own fat). Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until crispy and golden brown, 8-10 minutes per side. In the final 3-5 minutes, baste with the pork belly sauce, the orange juice, and 45ml of water. Remove from the pan, reserving any rendered fat, and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing and seasoning.
MOUTH-WATERING DINNER!
Plate up the okonomiyaki pancake. Drizzle over the hoisin-gochujang sauce (to taste). Top with the sticky Pork belly (and any remaining sticky sauce) and the chopped pickled ginger. Sprinkle over the spring onion greens and the picked coriander. Side with the mayo for dunking.
MIX THE BATTER
In a bowl, combine the hoisin sauce and the gochujang (to taste). Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and 400ml of water. Add the spring onion whites, the sliced Cabbage, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined.
FRYING FRENZY
Place a pan over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, add ¼ of the Cabbage batter and spread out across the pan in an even thickness of about 0.5cm. Fry until set and golden brown, 6-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel. Repeat this process until you have 4 pancakes. Cover.
STICKY Pork BELLY
Place a pan over medium-high heat (the Pork will cook in its own fat). Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until crispy and golden brown, 8-10 minutes per side. In the final 3-5 minutes, baste with the pork belly sauce, the orange juice, and 60ml of water. Remove from the pan, reserving any rendered fat, and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing and seasoning.
MOUTH-WATERING DINNER!
Plate up the okonomiyaki pancake. Drizzle over the hoisin-gochujang sauce (to taste). Top with the sticky Pork belly (and any remaining sticky sauce) and the chopped pickled ginger. Sprinkle over the spring onion greens and the picked coriander. Side with the mayo for dunking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly?
The preparation time for Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly with fresh coriander & pickled ginger is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly with fresh coriander & pickled ginger?
The total time required to make Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly with fresh coriander & pickled ginger is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly?
Cabbage, Fresh Coriander, Gochujang Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, Kewpie Mayo, Orange Juice, Pickled Ginger, Pork Belly Pieces, Pork Belly Sauce, Self-raising Flour, Spring Onion, Spring Onions
What is the nutritional information of Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly?
Calories: 1373, Carbs: 130 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 53.6 grams, Sugar: 34.3 grams, Salt: 1977 grams
How do I prepare Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly?
FRYING FRENZY: Place a pan over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, add ½ the cabbage batter and spread out across the pan in an even thickness of about 0.5cm. Fry until set and golden brown, 6-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel. Repeat this process until you have 2 pancakes. Cover. MOUTH-WATERING DINNER!: Plate up the okonomiyaki pancake. Drizzle over the hoisin-gochujang sauce (to taste). Top with the sticky pork belly (and any remaining sticky sauce) and the chopped pickled ginger. Sprinkle over the spring onion greens and the picked coriander. Side with the mayo for dunking. MIX THE BATTER: In a bowl, combine the hoisin sauce and the gochujang (to taste). Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and 200ml of water. Add the spring onion whites, the sliced cabbage, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined. STICKY PORK BELLY: Place a pan over medium-high heat (the pork will cook in its own fat). Pat the pork dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the pork until crispy and golden brown, 8-10 minutes per side. In the final 3-5 minutes, baste with the pork belly sauce, the orange juice, and 30ml of water. Remove from the pan, reserving any rendered fat, and rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing and seasoning.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly?
Cabbage, Fresh Coriander, Gochujang Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, Kewpie Mayo, Orange Juice, Pickled Ginger, Pork Belly Pieces, Pork Belly Sauce, Self-raising Flour, Spring Onion, Spring Onions
How many calories does Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly have?
1373 calories
How much fat content does Savanna’s Okonomiyaki & Pork Belly have?
grams
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