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Okonomiyaki Recipe

Delicious Okonomiyaki Recipe: Your Custom Japanese Pancake Adventure

This Okonomiyaki Recipe offers a customizable Japanese street food experience, perfect for any meal or dietary preference.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a gluten-free blend for gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Dashi (or stock) Water or vegetable stock can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 large Egg Can use flaxseed meal mixture for a vegan option.
  • 3 cups Cabbage Nappa or green cabbage can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 bunch Green Onions Chives work well as an alternative.
For the Protein
  • 1 cup Meat/Seafood (pork belly, shrimp, etc.) Substitute with tofu or your choice of protein for a vegetarian version.
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup Okonomi Sauce Can be substituted with a mix of Worcestershire sauce and ketchup if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Use vegan mayo for a plant-based option.
  • 2 tablespoons Bonito Flakes Skip for vegetarian versions.
  • 2 tablespoons Aonori (seaweed flakes) Omit if unavailable.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, dashi (or stock), and an egg. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
  2. Fold in the chopped cabbage and green onions, mixing gently. If adding proteins, include them now.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Allow it to heat up for 3 minutes.
  4. Spoon a generous portion of the batter into the skillet, forming a thick pancake about 1-inch high. Cook for 3-4 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  5. Carefully flip the pancake using two spatulas and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Transfer cooked pancake to a warm plate and repeat with remaining batter, greasing the skillet if needed.
  7. Plate the pancakes hot and drizzle with okonomi sauce and mayonnaise. Optionally sprinkle with bonito flakes and aonori.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat on a skillet over medium heat for best results.

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