Hiroshima Hiroshimayaki Bliss

Hiroshima Hiroshimayaki is a savory pancake that originated in Hiroshima, Japan. It is made with layers of ingredients including cabbage, noodles, pork, and egg, all cooked together on a griddle. This delicious dish is a popular street food in Hiroshima and is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Dietary Restrictions None Main Course Japanese Regional Japanese Cuisine Hiroshima Specialty Pancake Street Food
Hiroshima Hiroshimayaki Bliss

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 4 servings of yakisoba noodles
  • 4 slices of pork belly
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup okonomiyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup pickled ginger
  • 1/4 cup bonito flakes
  • 1/4 cup aonori (dried seaweed flakes)

Instructions

  1. Divide the cabbage, yakisoba noodles, pork slices, and eggs into 4 equal portions.
  2. Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Place one portion of cabbage on the griddle and top with a portion of noodles, then a pork slice, and finally crack an egg on top.
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then carefully flip the hiroshimayaki and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the egg is cooked through.
  5. Repeat with the remaining portions.
  6. Drizzle okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise over the hiroshimayaki, then sprinkle with scallions, pickled ginger, bonito flakes, and aonori.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
18g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Griddle or large non-stick skillet Spatula

Tools

Chopsticks Measuring cups Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the hiroshimayaki hot, straight from the griddle, with a side of pickled ginger and a cold beverage.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, omit the pork slices and add extra vegetables such as mushrooms and bell peppers.

Cost

$15