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
- 1–2 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
- Prepare the batter: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, warm water with dashi powder, and eggs. Add shredded cabbage, spring onions, and corn.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat oil in a pan, pour batter to form pancakes, cook until golden brown on both sides.
- 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