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Hirayachi (Vegetable Pancake) ｜ Our Regional Cuisines

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    Hirayachi (Vegetable Pancake)

Hirayachi (Vegetable Pancake)

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  • Hirayachi (Vegetable Pancake)

  • Main lore areas

    All of Okinawa prefecture

  • Main ingredients used

    Wheat flour

  • History/origin/related events

    "Hirayachi" is made by mixing wheat flour with egg and Dashi (=Japanese soup stock) (or water), sprinkling with green onions, Chinese chives, and other ingredients, and baking. It is a salt-flavored “Okonomiyaki”-like dish and is often made with leftover vegetables or ingredients that are always on hand in the refrigerator. Recently, it is sometimes called "Okinawan-style Okonomiyaki" because many people eat it with sauce. It is called "Hirayachi," which means to grill flat. The texture is like the Korean pancake.

  • Opportunities and times of eating habits

    During frequent typhoons and resulting power outages in Okinawa prefecture, when going out becomes difficult, people often make use of the ingredients at home to prepare this dish. Additionally, it is commonly made as a quick home-cooked meal for snacking or as a side dish, not only during emergencies but also in regular times.

  • How to eat

    Mix wheat flour, water, egg, and Dashi (=Japanese soup stock) and combine with Chinese chives cut into bite-size pieces. Pour the batter into a hot frying pan with oil and cook until golden brown on both sides. When cooked, transfer to a plate. It is delicious on its own but can also be served with sauce. Some people add bonito flakes or mayonnaise to taste, while others add soy sauce instead of sauce. It can also be prepared without eggs, which gives it a lighter flavor. Ingredients such as Mozuku seaweed, Asa (=Hitoegusa seaweed), tuna, and green onions may also be used.

  • Efforts for Preservation and Succession

    (Outline of the traditions, the preservation society, social media use, modern approaches to commercialization)
    It is commonly made at home and can also be enjoyed at restaurants in the prefecture.

RECIPE

Ingredients (18cm, for 4 frying pans)

  • Wheat flour 1 cup
  • Egg 1
  • Water or Dashi (=Japanese soup stock) Just under 1 cup
  • Salt A little
  • Chinese chive As needed
  • Vegetable Oil A little

How to cook

  • 1. Beat the egg in a bowl and mix in the sifted wheat flour.

  • 2. Add salt to 1, add water or Dash (=Japanese soup sick) a little at a time, mix to prevent lumps, and then add chopped Chinese chives.

  • 3. Heat the frying pan, coat it with a little oil, and pour the batter from step 2 to spread thinly.

  • 4. When the surface is dry, flip over and bake.
    Various items can be added, such as Kamaboko (=fish cake), Mozuku seaweed, etc.

provider : "Ryukyuan Cuisine Researcher" Junko Ashitomi

Recipes vary depending on the region and home.

Contact

Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Tel:+81-3-3502-5516

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