Different regions of Japan serve okonomiyaki in different ways. The entire pancake is flipped over to cook the top. This is a popular dish which has made its way into the North American diet. Vegetables and seafood are dipped in a batter of egg, water and flour and then fried in vegetable oil just until they brown. Tenpura is served with a dipping sauce.
Fresh tofu is served as a complimentary ingredient in many Japanese dishes and soups.
It is also often served on its own in a variety of ways depending on the season. In summer, tofu is served chilled and topped with grated ginger and soy sauce. In winter, it is either grilled or boiled and served with onions, sesame seeds, or grated daikon . Fried tofu is also delicious as a wrap for sweetened rice and sesame seeds as a type of sushi . This is a staple dish served before every meal including breakfast.