Step 1

Put the cabbage in a medium glass bowl. Cover with 1/8 tsp salt and mix well to coat all of the cabbage. Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes. Rinse the cabbage and dry it well with paper towels.

Step 2

Mix the flour, water, eggs, remaining salt, and sugar in a bowl. Once mixed, add the cabbage, green onion, lardons and shrimp. Stir well.

Step 3

Heat a flat griddle or crepe pan to medium. Add the olive oil to the pan. Pour the Okonomiyaki batter into a round pancake shape in the center of the pan.

Step 4

Cook for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown on the griddle side. Carefully flip the pancake over and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Check the center with a fork to make sure the batter is cooked through.

Step 5

Top the hot pancake with drizzles of Okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise. Top with bonito flakes and seaweed, if desired. Serve while hot.