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Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki

A traditional Japanese savory pancake made with cabbage, scallions, and served with various toppings. A delicious and versatile meal featuring okonomiyaki.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 pancakes
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups finely shredded cabbage about ½ medium
  • 1.25 cups chopped scallions about 1 bunch
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.75 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • extra-virgin olive oil for brushing

For serving

  • vegan Worcestershire sauce Annie’s recommended
  • mayo Sir Kensington’s or Kewpie recommended
  • sesame seeds
  • pickled ginger
  • 0.5 sheet nori sliced
  • 0.5 cup microgreens optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, scallions, panko, and salt. Gently mix in the eggs. (Note: the mixture will be very loose and cabbagey, not like a flour pancake batter. If it's very dry, let it sit for 10 minutes).
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brush the skillet with olive oil and use a ¼ measuring cup to scoop the cabbage mixture into the skillet. (It's ok if it doesn't seem cohesive, it'll bind together as the egg cooks). Flatten gently with a spatula so that the mixture is about ½ inch thick. Cook for 3 minutes per side, or until browned, turning the heat to low as needed. Repeat with the remaining mixture, wiping out the skillet and brushing with more oil as needed.
  • Drizzle the okonomiyaki with Worcestershire sauce and thin strips of squeezed mayo. Top with sesame seeds, pickled ginger, and nori. Sprinkle with microgreens, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

I like to shred my cabbage on a mandoline to get thin, even-sized shreds. Use scissors to cut nori into thin strips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cabbage pancake, Easy Recipe, Japanese recipe, Okonomiyaki, Pancakes, savory pancake
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