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Okonomiyaki – Japanese Savoury Pancakes

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Okonomiyaki is a popular Japanese dish consisting of savory pancakes filled with shredded cabbage, bacon, and other flavorful ingredients. Topped with a drizzle of mayonnaise, okonomiyaki sauce, and traditional garnishes, these pancakes are a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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For the Batter:

  • 4 bacon slices, fat & rind removed
  • 2/3 cup plain flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp dashi powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cabbage, finely shredded
  • 12 spring onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking

Toppings:

  • 2 tbsp kewpie mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp okonomiyaki sauce
  • 1 tsp seaweed flakes
  • 1 tsp bonito flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the batter: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, warm water with dashi powder, and eggs. Add shredded cabbage, spring onions, and corn.
  2. Cook the pancakes: Heat oil in a pan, pour batter to form pancakes, cook until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Top and serve: Drizzle with kewpie mayonnaise, okonomiyaki sauce, seaweed flakes, and bonito flakes before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the fillings with ingredients like shrimp, squid, or cheese.
  • Adjust the thickness of the pancake to your preference for a crispier or more tender texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 275 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg