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Okonomiyaki Recipe

Ultimate Okonomiyaki Recipe: Customize Your Savory Delight

This Okonomiyaki Recipe is a quick, customizable Japanese savory pancake, perfect for families and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cabbage Shredded; can substitute with kale or brussels sprouts.
  • 1 cup Flour Using gluten-free flour is an option.
  • 1 cup Dashi (or Water) Vegetable stock can be used for vegetarian version.
  • 1 large Egg For vegan, use a flaxseed meal mixture or commercial egg replacer.
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Chives or leeks can be used as substitutes.
Fillings and Toppings
  • 1 cup Meat (pork, shrimp, etc.) Optional for added protein.
  • 1/2 cup Sauces (okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise) Use soy sauce or vegan mayo for plant-based options.
  • 1 cup Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) Omit for vegetarian version.
  • 1 tablespoon Aonori (seaweed flakes) Optional.

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and dashi (or water). Stir until smooth, then beat in the egg to create a thick batter.
  2. Fold in the shredded cabbage and chopped green onions, and add any optional fillings like shrimp or pork.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add oil, and pour a ladle of batter to shape into a pancake. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the underside is golden brown.
  4. Flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 5-7 minutes until both sides are browned and cooked through.
  5. Serve by drizzling with okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise, sprinkling with katsuobushi and aonori, and slicing into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Okonomiyaki is all about personal creativity; customize it to match your cravings and enjoy!

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