Moisture on the surface must evaporate before browning is able to happen, and if you wait until you cook the meat for it to dry, oftentimes the protein will be overcooked by the time the surface is dry enough to take on color.. What meats benefit from air-drying?.
Kirby cucumbers., sliced 1/4 inch thick.
cilantro sprigs.Make the short rib stew.In a bowl, whisk the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pear, pepper, 2 sliced scallions, and 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil.
Add the ribs, turn to coat, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.. Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven or enameled cast-iron casserole.Lift half of the short ribs from the marinade, brushing off the solids, and sear over moderately high heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ribs; reserve the marinade separately.. Add the onion and 2 tablespoons of water to the pot and cook, stirring to release the browned bits on the bottom, 2 minutes.
Return the ribs and any accumulated juices to the pot.Spread batter evenly in skillet, and top evenly with pork belly slices in a single layer.
Cover and cook until bottom is browned, 6 to 8 minutes.. Slide pancake onto a large plate or cutting board.Place skillet over pancake and, holding plate and skillet firmly together, invert pancake into skillet, pork side down.
Cook over medium until pork is browned and pancake is heated through, about 10 minutes.. Invert okonomiyaki onto plate, pork side up.Brush or drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce, and dollop or drizzle with mayonnaise.