Japanese Okonomiyaki (Savory Cabbage Pancake)

Name: Japanese Okonomiyaki (Savory Cabbage Pancake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 350 g White cabbage, finely shredded; 100 g All-purpose flour; 2 pcs Large eggs; 150 ml Dashi stock (or water + dashi powder); 3 stalks Green onions, sliced; 150 g Thinly sliced pork belly; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil for frying; null to taste Okonomiyaki sauce; null to taste Japanese mayonnaise; null to taste Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes); null to taste Aonori (dried green seaweed flakes)

Difficulty

easy

Time

40m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Okonomiyaki is a popular Japanese savory pancake, whose name literally means 'what you like, grilled'. This versatile dish is made from a thick, flavorful batter with plenty of shredded cabbage, eggs, and flour. It's often enriched with meat, seafood, or vegetables, then pan-fried until golden brown. It's typically topped with a distinctive okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), and aonori (dried green seaweed flakes), offering an unforgettable taste experience. It's a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Steps

Prepare the Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and dashi stock until you have a smooth batter. Add the beaten eggs, finely shredded cabbage, and half of the sliced green onions. Gently fold to combine, being careful not to overmix the cabbage.

Cook the Pork

Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a little oil. Place the thinly sliced pork belly in the pan and cook until crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Cook the Okonomiyaki

Pour a portion of the batter (about half) into the pan and shape it into a thick, round pancake. Arrange the cooked pork belly slices on top of the pancake. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the other side is cooked through and the pancake is cooked in the center. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Serve

Place the finished okonomiyaki on a plate. Drizzle generously with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise. Sprinkle with the remaining green onions, katsuobushi, and aonori. Serve immediately while hot!

	Per 100g	Per Serving 300g
Calories	250-300 kcal	750-900 kcal
Protein	10-15g	30-45g
Fat	15-20g	45-60g
Carbohydrate	15-20g	45-60g
Fiber	2-3g	6-9g
Sugar	3-5g	9-15g

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Japanese Okonomiyaki (Savory Cabbage Pancake)

Difficulty

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare the Batter

Cook the Pork

Cook the Okonomiyaki

Serve

Extra Tips

► Do not press down on the pancake while cooking, as it will lose its airy texture.

► If you don't have dashi stock, you can use water with a pinch of dashi powder or chicken broth.

► Experiment with toppings! Shrimp, squid, or cheese also go great with it.

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