Today we visited a takeaway food market in Thailand and found a delicious surprise: okonomiyaki!
In this video we show you how this famous Japanese dish is prepared, its appearance in street version and we tell you a little about its history and why it has gained popularity in Thai markets.
Origin and tradition
The okonomiyaki It is a traditional Japanese dish with humble roots, originating in the region of Kansai (Especially in Osaka) and also very popular in Hiroshima.
His name literally means "Whatever you want on the grill" (okonomi= what you prefer, yaki = grilled), which reflects its versatility.
Its modern origin dates back to the post-war period in Japan, when the shortage of rice led many families to prepare cheap meals with flour, cabbage and other available ingredients.
This is how this kind of thick omelet was born, cooked on a griddle (teppan) and customisable with seafood, meat, cheese or even noodles.
Ingredients and preparation
The okonomiyaki It is a typical Japanese dish, similar to an omelet or salty pancake, also very popular in the markets of Thailand.
It is prepared with:
- Flour, egg and grated cabbage as a base
- Ingredients to taste: seafood, meat, cheese or noodles
- Grilled like a thick pancake
It is served covered with special sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, nori seaweed and dried bonito shavings (katsuobushi), which move with the heat.
Its name means "whatever you want, grilled", and there are many different versions depending on the region or country.
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