Description
Discover the savory Japanese pancake known as Okonomiyaki, a delicious dish that can be customized with various ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups dashi broth (or water)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked and chopped pork belly or shrimp (optional)
- ¼ cup pickled ginger, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- Okonomiyaki sauce (for drizzling)
- Japanese mayonnaise (for drizzling)
- Aonori (dried seaweed flakes) for garnish (optional)
- Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and dashi broth, whisking until smooth.
- Add the shredded cabbage, green onions, eggs, and pickled ginger to the batter. If using, fold in the cooked pork belly or shrimp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little vegetable oil.
- Pour about 1 cup of the batter onto the skillet, spreading it into a round pancake shape about ½ inch thick.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side.
- Once cooked through, transfer to a plate and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise.
- Garnish with aonori and katsuobushi if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add more vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Experiment with different toppings such as sliced avocado or a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg