Simple Basic Okonomiyaki

Directions

1. 1
   Julienne the cabbage and cut the pork into bite-size pieces.
2. 2
   Beat an egg in a bowl.
3. 3
   Mix in the dashi stock, then add the cabbage, pork and flour.
4. 4
   Add the water, while checking the consistency of the batter.
5. 5
   If the batter isn't coming together, add more water.
6. 6
   Likewise, if the batter is too runny, add some more flour to thicken.
7. 7
   Oil a frying pan, then pour in the batter.
8. 8
   Cook on medium heat until golden.
9. 9
   Flip the okonomiyaki over and cover the pan with a lid.
10. 10
    Carefully cook the other side on a low-medium heat.
11. 11
    Add the toppings, and it's done.
12. 12
    Add in whatever you like to the mixture, whether it be squid, prawns, mochi or cheese.
13. 13
    It'll turn out delicious.
14. 14
    I made the pattern by squirting on the mayonnaise in a zig-zag pattern, then running a chopstick vertically down through.