Easy Okonomiyaki Savory Pancake Recipe

Japanese Okonomiyaki Savory Pancake Recipe

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Okonomiyaki is a popular Japanese savory pancake made with a variety of ingredients, including cabbage, meat, and seafood. Ready for a tasty treat? Here’s my Japanese okonomiyaki savory pancake recipe!

This dish is highly customizable, allowing you to adjust the fillings and toppings to suit your taste.

The recipe is simple and perfect for a quick meal or a fun cooking experience with family and friends. It’s often served with a drizzle of okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise, adding a delicious flavor to each bite.

Easy Okonomiyaki Savory Pancake Recipe

This okonomiyaki recipe features a batter made from flour, eggs, and shredded cabbage, mixed with your choice of protein. The pancakes are cooked on a griddle until golden brown and crispy, typically served with bonito flakes and green onions. The recipe takes about 30 minutes and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dashi stock or water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups finely shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup cooked and chopped pork belly or shrimp (optional)
  • 1/4 cup pickled ginger (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Okonomiyaki sauce for drizzling
  • Japanese mayonnaise for drizzling
  • Bonito flakes for garnish
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, dashi stock (or water), and eggs until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add Fillings: Fold in the shredded cabbage, green onions, and any additional ingredients like pork belly or shrimp.
  3. Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet, shaping it into a round pancake about 1/2 inch thick. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
  4. Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the other side is golden and cooked through.
  5. Serve: Transfer the pancake to a plate, drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise, and sprinkle with bonito flakes and chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 4 pancakes
  • Calories: 300kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g

This recipe is part of my 45 Delicious and Easy Japanese Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!

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