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Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes)

Posted by Esther on May 27, 2009
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Okonomiyaki (or Japanese pancakes) is something I’ve been meaning to make for a long time. My cousin J and her husband J made it for me once and it was quite delicious! Thanks! :) When you put the fish flakes on, it wiggles around due to the heat. It’s the best part!

The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning “what you like” or “what you want”, and yaki meaning “grilled” or “cooked.” Not sure how authentic my recipe is, as I put whatever vegetables I had into this dish. But who cares, as long as you end up with a delicious experiment?

Over Memorial Day weekend, I had a few friends over for a leisurely dinner and relaxation. We paired this with a “make your own summer rolls” spread, as it was super hot in my place to make anything else requiring heat.

L-R: Fish sauce, peanut sauce, Sriracha sauce. I love sauces!!!!!

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