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Savory Japanese Pancakes: A Delicious Recipe to Try!

Savory Japanese Pancakes, also known as Okonomiyaki, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be customized with various ingredients and toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups dashi stock or water
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup green onions chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cooked and chopped pork belly or shrimp optional
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup okonomiyaki sauce or Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A sprinkle of bonito flakes optional
  • A sprinkle of aonori seaweed flakes, optional

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, dashi stock, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Fold in the shredded cabbage, green onions, and cooked pork belly or shrimp if using. Mix until well combined.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the skillet, spreading it into a round pancake shape about 1 inch thick.
  5. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side.
  6. Repeat with the remaining batter to make a second pancake.
  7. Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a plate. Drizzle with mayonnaise and okonomiyaki sauce.
  8. Top with bonito flakes and aonori if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add more vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
  • Experiment with different toppings such as pickled ginger or sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

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