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Japanese Okonomiyaki

Japanese Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki - A savory Japanese cabbage pancake topped with bonito flakes, a sweet-savory sauce, kewpie mayo, and pickled ginger. Hiroshima vs Osaka style debate included.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 200 g Cabbage
  • 2 pcs Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 100 g Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix all-purpose flour, eggs, dashi, and cabbage in a large bowl. Do not overmix.

    💡 The batter.

  2. 2

    Fold in sliced green onions and your choice of protein (pork belly or shrimp).

    💡 The cooking.

  3. 3

    Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat with a little oil.

    💡 The finish.

  4. 4

    Pour batter to form a 6-inch pancake. Cook for 4-5 minutes until bottom is set.

    💡 Toast until raw smell disappears.

  5. 5

    Flip carefully and cook another 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through.

    💡 Low and slow yields tender results.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a plate. Brush top generously with okonomiyaki sauce.

    💡 Taste and adjust salt last.