Kimchi and Cheddar Okonomiyaki: A three-country pancake

This recipe offers a unique twist on the Japanese street food classic, Okonomiyaki, by incorporating Korean kimchi and English cheddar cheese. The dish, dubbed Kimchi-und-Cheddar-Okonomiyaki, embraces the very meaning of Okonomiyaki, which translates to 'cooked as you like it.'

The fusion of flavors is particularly inspired by the significant Korean population in Osaka, where Okonomiyaki is a popular street food. While kimchi is a common sight on menus there, the addition of cheddar cheese is a personal touch from the recipe's creator. The combination aims to balance the creamy texture of the cheese with the tangy, spicy notes of the kimchi.

For those looking to recreate this dish, key ingredients like Kewpie mayonnaise and Okonomiyaki sauce can be found in many large supermarkets or specialized Japanese and East Asian grocery stores. The recipe suggests serving the pancake with a pak choi salad, but also encourages diners to experiment and create their own preferred version.