Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake that translates to ‘grilled as you like it.’ This adaptable dish permits a variety of toppings and fillings. Made with a cabbage-based batter mixed with flour, eggs, and grated yamaimo, it is cooked on a griddle and topped with savory sauces, bonito flakes, and seaweed powder. A popular street food in Japan, it is appreciated for its crispy exterior and soft interior. Whether you prefer it Hiroshima or Osaka style, Okonomiyaki offers a delicious meal that is simple to prepare at home.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 2 whole eggs
• 1/2 cup tenkasu (tempura scraps)
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp mirin
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 cup bonito flakes
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 tsp seaweed powder

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, flour, water, eggs, and tenkasu. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
2. Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat and grease with a small amount of sesame oil.
3. Pour the batter onto the griddle, spreading it into a round pancake approximately 1/2 inch thick.
4. Place bacon on top of the pancake and cook for 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
5. Using a spatula, carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 5 minutes until both sides are evenly browned.
6. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. Drizzle this sauce over the cooked pancake evenly.
7. Top with bonito flakes, green onions, mayonnaise, and a sprinkle of seaweed powder.
8. Transfer the pancake to a serving plate.

Keywords: Savory, Griddle, Cabbage, Japanese, Main Course

Spice Rack: Soy Sauce, Mirin, Sesame Oil

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