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Okonomiyaki

Crispy Japanese Okonomiyaki


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A quick and easy savory pancake made with cabbage, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 2/3 cup dashi stock (160ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (25g)
  • 1/2 cup tenkasu (tempura scraps) (optional)
  • 46 strips cooked bacon or thinly sliced pork belly (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon pickled ginger, chopped (optional)
  • Okonomiyaki sauce
  • Kewpie mayonnaise
  • Aonori (dried seaweed flakes)
  • Bonito flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Finely shred the cabbage using a box grater or a knife.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and dashi stock until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs until the batter is slightly thick but pourable.
  4. Add the cabbage, green onions, tenkasu, and pickled ginger. Stir gently.
  5. Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat with oil.
  6. Pour about 1 cup of the batter into the pan, shaping it into a round pancake.
  7. Cook for 6-8 minutes on medium heat until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
  8. Transfer to a plate and brush with okonomiyaki sauce, drizzle with Kewpie mayo, and sprinkle with aonori and bonito flakes.

Notes

Customize with other vegetables or proteins based on what you have.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg