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Okonomiyaki Recipe

Okonomiyaki Recipe

Michelle Kim
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Okonomiyaki, a popular Japanese savory pancake made with a variety of ingredients such as cabbage, bacon, and a flavorful batter.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick skillet For cooking the pancakes
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For preparing the batter

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Dashi stock Optional, for added flavor
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 cups Cabbage Finely shredded
  • 4 slices Bacon Cut into small pieces
  • 4 tbsp Green onions Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Tempura bits (Tenakasu)
  • to taste Okonomiyaki sauce
  • to taste Mayonnaise
  • to taste Bonito flakes
  • to taste Aonori (seaweed flakes)

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
  • Gradually add water and dashi stock while mixing to form a smooth batter.
  • Beat the eggs and add them to the batter, mixing thoroughly.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, bacon, green onions, and tempura bits. Add the batter and mix well.
  • Pour a portion of the mixture into the skillet, spreading it out evenly to form a pancake. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Flip the pancake and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through, about another 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the pancake to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Drizzle Okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise over the pancakes.
  • Sprinkle with bonito flakes and aonori before serving.

Notes

You can customize the filling ingredients based on your preference. Some common additions are seafood, cheese, and pickled ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 24.8mgCalcium: 900mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword bacon, Cabbage, Japanese, Okonomiyaki, Savory Pancake
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