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Okonomiyaki Recipe for Savory Japanese Cabbage Pancakes

Name: Okonomiyaki Recipe for Savory Japanese Cabbage Pancakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 1 cup; Water, 1 cup; Eggs, 2, lightly beaten; Dashi powder (optional), 1 teaspoon; Green cabbage, 2 cups, finely shredded; Green onions, 1/4 cup, chopped; Carrots, 1/2 cup, grated; Bacon strips, 4, for topping; Cooked shrimp or pork belly (optional), 1/2 cup; Kewpie mayonnaise; Okonomiyaki sauce; Bonito flakes (katsuobushi); Aonori (seaweed flakes)

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·By Ethan Brooks·June 28, 2025

Okonomiyaki Recipe for Savory Japanese Cabbage Pancakes — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Batter

For the Vegetables

For the Filling

For the Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 292 kcal
Protein: 16.5 g
Carbs: 32.75 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 2.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1168 kcal
Protein: 66 g
Carbs: 131 g
Fat: 40 g
Fiber: 11 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 1 cup	455	13	95	1	3
Water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Eggs 2, lightly beaten	140	12	1	10	0
Dashi powder (optional) 1 teaspoon	5	1	0	0	0
Green cabbage 2 cups, finely shredded	44	2	10	0	4
Green onions 1/4 cup, chopped	10	0	2	0	1
Carrots 1/2 cup, grated	25	1	6	0	2
Bacon strips 4, for topping	184	12	0	14	0
Cooked shrimp or pork belly (optional) 1/2 cup	130	22	1	5	0
Kewpie mayonnaise	100	0	1	10	0
Okonomiyaki sauce	60	1	15	0	1
Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)	10	2	0	0	0
Aonori (seaweed flakes)	5	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Batter

1
Combine ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, water, eggs, and dashi powder if using. Whisk until smooth.
2
Add vegetables
Add shredded cabbage, green onions, and carrots to the batter. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Tip: 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

1
Cook shrimp
If using shrimp, cook briefly in a pan until pink. Set aside.
2
Prep bacon
Cut bacon strips in half for easier handling during cooking.
3
Set aside fillings
Set aside cooked shrimp or pork belly for later use.

How to Make Okonomiyaki Recipe for Savory Japanese Cabbage Pancakes

Total time: 1 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Heat skillet
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it.
2
Form pancakes
Pour batter into the skillet, forming a circular pancake. Add a strip of bacon on top of each one.
3
Cook and flip
Cook for 4 minutes on one side, then flip carefully. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes to steam cook.