japanese cabbage pancakes

Okonomiyaki recipe : savory Japanese cabbage pancakes with bacon, served with homemade okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise.

Okonomiyaki – Japanese Cabbage Pancakes 

Japanese Mayonnaise:

mayonnaise

rice vinegar

sugar

Okonomiyaki Sauce:

oyster sauce

ketchup

Worcestershire sauce

Okonomiyaki:

450 g/ 1 lb/ 5 cups shredded cabbage

g/ 1.8 oz/ 1 cup shredded carrots

spring onions, divided

eggs

ml/ 4.2 fl.oz/ ½ cup dashi or water

soy sauce

salt

120 g/ 4.2 oz/ 1 cup all-purpose flour

200 g/ 7 oz thinly sliced bacon (See note)

vegetable oil

sesame seeds

Whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and sugar. Set...

Whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and sugar. Set aside.

Shred the cabbage and the carrots. Set aside.

Thinly slice the green onions. Set aside about...

Thinly slice the green onions. Set aside about ¼ of the green onions, preferably more green parts, for sprinkling over the okonomiyaki later.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs,...

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, dashi or water, soy sauce, and salt together. Slowly add the flour and whisk to obtain a thick, smooth batter.

Stir in the vegetables.

Cut the bacon slices in half.

Heat about ½ tablespoon of the oil in...

Heat about ½ tablespoon of the oil in a non-stick or cast iron pan.

Add about 1 cup of batter to the...

Add about 1 cup of batter to the pan and press with a spoon to form a circle of about 15 cm/ 6 inches diameter and about 1.2 cm/ ½ inch thick.

Cover the pancake with some bacon slices, as...

Cover the pancake with some bacon slices, as much as needed to cover the okonomiyaki, depends on the size of the bacon slices.

Cover the pan with a lid, this will...

Cover the pan with a lid, this will help the cabbage get soft.

Turn the heat a bit down, so that...

Turn the heat a bit down, so that the underside of the pancake doesn't get too dark. If you notice that after you have turned the first pancake, adjust the temperature again. The pancakes should be golden brown and not too dark.

Cook the pancake on the first side for...

Cook the pancake on the first side for 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip with a spatula and cook, covered, for another 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.

It is preferable to use two pans when...

It is preferable to use two pans when cooking okonomiyaki, you can only cook one at a time, and cooking 6 of them will take quite a while. Using two pans will halve the cooking time.

Place the cooked okonomiyaki on a plate and...

Place the cooked okonomiyaki on a plate and keep warm in the oven while you cook the rest. Add a little more oil to the pan before starting with each okonomiyaki.

When all the Japanese cabbage pancakes are cooked,...

When all the Japanese cabbage pancakes are cooked, brush them with okonomiyaki sauce. Drizzle with the Japanese mayonnaise. Sprinkle with the remaining green onions and with sesame seeds and serve.

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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.

Okonomiyaki - Japanese Cabbage Pancakes

Mayonnaise Kewpie

Okonomiyaki Sauce - ingredients

Cabbage

Slices Bacon

Stalks Green Onion

Eggs

Cup A.P Flour

Tsp Baking Powder

Tsp Salt

Tsp Sugar

Black Pepper Powder

Cup Water

In a large bowl, mix A.P flour, baking...

In a large bowl, mix A.P flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.

Keep Aside.

In a large bowl, add chopped cabbage, cooked...

In a large bowl, add chopped cabbage, cooked bacon, and green onions.

Now add the A.P flour mix.

Mix everything using a fork or chopstick.

Add eggs, water and mix using a fork...

Add eggs, water and mix using a fork to make a thick even batter

Heat a skillet with 1 Tbsp Oil.

Now, Scoop 2ladles (1cup) of the okonomiyaki batter...

Now, Scoop 2ladles (1cup) of the okonomiyaki batter in the center of the skillet.

Spread the batter in a circular motion to...

Spread the batter in a circular motion to make a 1inch thick disc.

Let this cook for 2 minutes on medium...

Let this cook for 2 minutes on medium heat (keep an eye to prevent the batter from burning) and flip to the other side.

Cook the other side, till both sides look...

Cook the other side, till both sides look evenly golden brown and batter is thoroughly cooked (it will crisp up the edges once cooked).

Remove the cooked Okonomiyaki pancake (Japanese Cabbage Pancake)...

Remove the cooked Okonomiyaki pancake (Japanese Cabbage Pancake) and use the steps above to create more pancakes.

Spread okonomiyaki sauce while hot and squeeze mayonnaise...

Spread okonomiyaki sauce while hot and squeeze mayonnaise in a zigzag pattern, then sprinkle bonito flakes and chopped green onions for garnish

Serve hot

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