Story Title: Okonomi-yummy!
Episode: 6
Broadcast Date: 25th January 2014
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane

Trevor learns how to make the delicious Okonomiyaki or traditional Japanese Pancake -- his favourite Japanese food. It's not as complicated as it looks to prepare. Visitors can take a fantastic cooking course, taught in English, so you can learn how to make tasty Japanese meals at home.

Savoury Pancakes!

• Okonomiyaki is a popular pan-fried food that consists of batter and cabbage. Selected toppings and ingredients are added which can vary greatly (anything from meat and seafood to wasabi and cheese). This variability is reflected in the dish's name; "okonomi" literally means "to one's liking". The dish is available all over Japan
• In Japan, people usually eat okonomiyaki at restaurants that specialize in the dish. At some of these restaurants the dining tables are each equipped with an iron griddle ("teppan"), and customers are given the ingredients to cook the meal themselves.
• Buddha Bellies Cooking School in Tokyo offers classes you can take to learn how to make okonomiyaki and other traditional dishes
• To learn how to make okonomiyaki click here for the recipe
• To find out more about Japanese food click here

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