Okonomiyaki 🥬 Savory Cabbage Pancake

Description

Known as Japan’s ultimate savory pancake, Okonomiyaki is a mouthwatering mix of shredded cabbage, batter, and tasty toppings 🍳🥢. Crispy outside, tender inside — it’s fun to cook and even more fun to eat!

Ingredients

• 🥬 300 g green cabbage, finely shredded (10.5 oz)
• 🥚 2 eggs
• 🌾 100 g all-purpose flour (3/4 cup / 3.5 oz)
• 💧 120 ml water or dashi stock (1/2 cup / 4 fl oz)
• 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 g / 0.09 oz)
• 🧅 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 🥓 4 slices of smoked bacon (optional)
• 🛢️ Oil for frying
• 🍶 Okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, dried bonito flakes (for garnish)

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, water (or dashi), eggs, and salt until smooth.
2. 2️⃣ Add shredded cabbage and green onions. Mix well to coat.
3. 3️⃣ Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4. 4️⃣ Pour in batter, shape into a thick round, and top with bacon slices.
5. 5️⃣ Cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
6. 6️⃣ Transfer to a plate and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and mayo. Sprinkle bonito flakes on top.

Total Time

🕒 Prep: 10 minutes

🔥 Cook: 10 minutes

⏳ Total: 20 minutes

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