JOC Cooking Challenge September 2026

Craving Osaka teppan classics at home? Make my Tonpeiyaki recipe for the September 2026 JOC Cooking Challenge! This pork and cabbage omelette is a favorite at okonomiyaki restaurants and izakaya, yet easy to make at home in 20 minutes. Join the fun, and enter to win! This Month’s Recipe Challenge Summer is winding down, and everyone’s back to school or work. With the fall transition upon us, Tonpeiyaki (とん平焼き) is the perfect recipe for this month’s JOC Cooking Challenge! This Osaka-style silky omelette is a winner when it comes to weeknight dinners. It’s nourishing, comforting, and on the table in 20 minutes. Inside, it’s filled with sautéed pork belly and tender shredded cabbage. To finish, I top it with the authentic flavors of Osaka: Okonomi sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, and aonori (green seaweed). I’m so excited to introduce this new recipe. I hope you love it as much as I do! Vegetarian Variation For a vegetarian version, swap the pork belly for mushrooms, firm or fried tofu, plant-based meat, or other veggies. Why I Love Tonpeiyaki Here’s why I love this recipe, and why I think you will, too: Satisfies your okonomiyaki cravings: Tonpeiyaki features the same savory toppings and ...