Japanese Okonomiyaki
Japanese Savory Pancake
A savory and customizable Japanese pancake, perfect for any meal or snack.
- 1 h
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Batter
For the Vegetables
For the Filling
For the Toppings
Preparation
Preparing the Batter
Combine ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, water, eggs, and dashi powder if using. Whisk until smooth.
Add vegetables
Add shredded cabbage, green onions, and carrots to the batter. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Ensure the batter is not too runny — it should be thick enough to hold the filling together. Refrigerating the batter for 15 minutes helps it thicken and improves the texture.
Preparing the Fillings
Cook shrimp
If using shrimp, cook briefly in a pan until pink. Set aside.
Prep bacon
Cut bacon strips in half for easier handling during cooking.
Set aside fillings
Set aside cooked shrimp or pork belly for later use.
Cooking Process
Heat skillet
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it.
Form pancakes
Pour batter into the skillet, forming a circular pancake. Add a strip of bacon on top of each one.
Cook and flip
Cook for 4 minutes on one side, then flip carefully. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes to steam cook.
Plating & Serving
Japanese Okonomiyaki
Japanese Okonomiyaki
Serve and Drizzle
Place the cooked okonomiyaki on a plate, drizzle generously with Kewpie mayonnaise and okonomiyaki sauce, and sprinkle with bonito flakes and aonori.