Easy Okonomiyaki Recipe – Japanese Savory Pancakes Recipe
A delicious and easy recipe for Okonomiyaki, traditional Japanese savory pancakes made with cabbage, green onions, and a flavorful batter, topped with tangy okonomiyaki sauce and creamy Kewpie mayonnaise. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 pancakes (serves 2) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 3/4 cup dashi stock or water
Toppings
- 1/4 cup okonomiyaki sauce (store-bought)
- 1/4 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the finely chopped cabbage, all-purpose flour, large eggs, chopped green onions, and dashi stock until combined into a thick and cohesive batter.
- Preheat skillet: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Cook the first pancake: Pour half of the prepared batter into the skillet to form a pancake about one inch thick. Cook for about five minutes until the bottom is golden brown and set.
- Flip and cook thoroughly: Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook for another five minutes or until the pancake is fully cooked through and golden on both sides.
- Repeat cooking: Remove the cooked pancake, then repeat the same cooking process with the remaining batter to make the second pancake.
- Serve with toppings: Serve the hot pancakes topped generously with okonomiyaki sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise for authentic flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- Use dashi stock for authentic flavor or substitute with water if unavailable.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like thinly sliced pork, shrimp, or seafood for variety.
- Use a non-stick pan to avoid breaking the delicate pancakes.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on skillet heat and pancake thickness.
- Okonomiyaki sauce can be found in Asian grocery stores or substituted with a mixture of Worcestershire and ketchup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Okonomiyaki, Japanese pancake, savory pancake, cabbage pancake, easy Japanese recipe, comfort food
