August 5, 2019

Breakfast

Okonomiyaki – Japanese Cabbage Pancakes

Name: Okonomiyaki - Japanese Cabbage Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: Mayonnaise - preferably Japanese Kewpie for an authentic taste; Okonomiyaki Sauce - ingredients in the post with picture; 2 Cups Cabbage - thinly chopped or diced; 4 Slices Cooked Bacon - thinly chopped; 2 Stalks Green Onion - thinly chopped; 2 Large Eggs - room temperature and whisked; 1 Cup A.P Flour; 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder; 1/2 Tsp Salt; 1/4 Tsp Sugar; Pinch of Black Pepper Powder; 1/2 Cup Water

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Okonomiyaki – Japanese Cabbage Pancakes: super easy and flavorful, savory Japanese style pancakes using cabbage, eggs, bacon, and flour. This Okonomiyaki version is made without ‘dashi powder’/seafood stock. You can also find the recipe for Okonomiyaki sauce for topping the pancakes below. Serve fresh or hot.

These Okonomiyaki Pancakes or Japanese Cabbage Pancakes are a PERFECT way to jump-start your Monday breakfast.

Savory pancakes is one of our favorite breakfast and we have been literally hooked on to this savory cabbage – bacon pancakes!!!

Its not only easy to make (literally 25minutes) but also very different from regular pancakes variety available out there + a GREAT way to use extra cabbage 😉

What is Okonomiyaki – Japanese Cabbage Pancakes?

As the name suggests, the Okonomiyaki or Japanese Cabbage Pancakes is a Famous Japanese Street Food and literally means:

“As You Like It’ and are made on Large/Small Grills (depending on how big the place is) “

The traditional Japanese cabbage pancake is made using ‘Dashi Powder’ also known as seafood stock.

And usually served with flakey fermented bonito shavings along with Kewpie Mayonnaise and Okonomiyaki sauce as toppings.

But WHAT do you Do if you want to have the pancakes at your home without the traditional ingredients?

So here’s my version of the pancakes using everyday kitchen ingredients

Ingredients for Okonomiyaki – Japanese Cabbage Pancakes:

The ingredients to make these pancakes at home without using dashi powder or special toppings:

Cabbage, thinly chopped or shredded
Bacon, I’m using cooked turkey, thinly chopped
Eggs, I’m using large brown eggs
Flour, I’m using All-Purpose (A.P) Flour
Seasoning, salt and black pepper powder
Water, you can use chicken stock or dashi powder if you have any.

Okonomiyaki – Japanese Cabbage Pancakes Ingredientsc

How to Make Okonomiyaki – Japanese Cabbage Pancakes:

The process to make the pancakes is extremely simple and it’s so much fun making with family.

Step 1:

Once you have all the ingredients, add shredded cabbage into a big bowl.
Add green onions/scallion and chopped bacon (cooked) in it.

Step 2:

Now, add the flour, seasoning, and eggs in the cabbage mix.

Step 3:

Now, whisk everything into an even mix.

Step 4:

Turn on the flame and heat a large skillet.
Pour 2 ladle full of the cabbage mix into the center of the skillet.
Spread it evenly on all side to form a circular pancake shape (about an inch thick).

Step 5:

Cook the pancake on medium heat till both sides are cooked.
Remove the cooked pancake.
Similarly, cook all the pancakes with remaining batter.

Step 6:

The pancake will be golden and crispy on both sides.

Serving Suggestion for the Pancakes:

You can serve this dish as is as it’s extremely flavorful, however here are some of the popular topping choices:

Topped with Kewpie Mayonnaise (Japanese Mayonaisse)
Topped with Okonomiyaki Sauce (Japanese sauce – recipe for Okonomiyaki sauce is given below)
Anori (green nori flakes)
Bonito Flakes /Katsuobushi (dried and fermented fish flakes)
Benishouga (Japanese style pickled red ginger)
Cooked Shrimp / Pork / Octopus
Yakisoba Noodles

You can add any of the toppings mentioned above or try something new as per your taste.

I usually like adding mayonnaise and below is the picture with it.

Here’s also a quick recipe for the ‘Okonomiyaki Sauce Recipe‘:

You need the following ingredients:

4 Tbsp Ketchup
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Honey – or any liquid sweet substitute of choice.

Mix everything together and your sauce is ready for topping.

Okonomiyaki Sauce Recipe

These pancakes have crispy edges and the inside is moist enough to hold the pancake together.

I usually prepare them as we start eating for that extra crispiness and also since my family love hot pancakes.

So these are perfect to surprise your loved ones on a Monday, Weekend or any day of the week. Great for brunches or light meal too.

Tried Our Recipe – AWESOME!!!

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