Description
If you’re looking to try something new and exciting for dinner, these Okonomiyaki Japanese Savory Pancakes are the perfect choice! Packed with fresh ingredients and loaded with umami flavors, Okonomiyaki is a savory pancake that can be customized with your favorite fillings. It’s a fun and interactive meal that’s sure to impress your friends or family.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup cooked bacon, chopped (optional, or substitute with tofu for a vegetarian version)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- Okonomiyaki sauce (or substitute with Worcestershire sauce)
- Bonito flakes for garnish (optional)
- Kewpie mayonnaise for drizzling (optional)
- Pickled ginger for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, water, and egg. Stir until smooth. Add cabbage, green onions, and optional bacon or tofu, and mix well.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Spoon half of the batter into the pan, shaping it into a round pancake.
- Cook the Okonomiyaki: Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden and crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Toppings: Drizzle with Okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise. Top with bonito flakes and pickled ginger.
- Serve: Slice into wedges and serve immediately with rice or salad.
Notes
- Vegetarian Options: Replace bacon with tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Flour Substitute: Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Toppings: Customize with seafood, shredded cheese, or avocado.
- Sauce: Substitute Okonomiyaki sauce with Worcestershire sauce or make your own with soy sauce, ketchup, and sugar.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Okonomiyaki, Japanese Pancakes, Savory Pancakes, Okonomiyaki Recipe, Japanese Dinner