Ultimate Okonomiyaki: Fluffy Japanese Savory Pancakes at Home

Discover how to make delicious okonomiyaki, traditional Japanese savory pancakes, packed with flavors and customizable ingredients.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 pancakes

Course: Dinner Ideas

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

2 cups flour
1 cup dashi (or water/vegetable stock)
1 large egg

For the Filling

2 cups shredded cabbage
½ cup chopped green onions
1 cup cooked seafood or meat (optional) shrimp, pork, or tofu
¼ cup pickled ginger (optional)

For Frying & Serving

1 tablespoon cooking oil vegetable oil preferred
to taste okonomiyaki sauce
to taste mayonnaise optional, Japanese mayonnaise preferred
to taste aonori (dried seaweed flakes)
to taste bonito flakes

Equipment

mixing bowl
Skillet
spatula

Method

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine flour with dashi and whisk until smooth. Add the egg and mix well.
Fold in the shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, cooked seafood or meat, and pickled ginger.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and let it shimmer.
Pour batter into the skillet, forming a pancake, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Flip and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Transfer to a plate, drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise, then sprinkle with aonori and bonito flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, mix the batter well and ensure it is lump-free. Customize the fillings according to your preference.

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