Recipe of Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake that's a popular street food and comfort dish. It's incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize the ingredients to your liking. This recipe provides a basic version with cabbage and pork belly, but you can add other ingredients like seafood, cheese, or even noodles. Top it with okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, seaweed flakes, and bonito flakes for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Breads and pastries
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup dashi stock (or water)
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices of pork belly (or bacon)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup tenkasu (tempura scraps)
- 1/4 cup pickled red ginger (beni shoga)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Okonomiyaki sauce
- Japanese mayonnaise
- Aonori (seaweed flakes)
- Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
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Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, all-purpose flour, dashi stock (or water), and eggs. Mix until you have a thick but smooth batter.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a bit of vegetable oil and spread it evenly.
- Pour a portion of the batter onto the skillet to form a round pancake, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
- Lay a slice of pork belly on top of the pancake and press it down gently.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions, tenkasu, and pickled red ginger evenly over the pancake.
- Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Use two spatulas to carefully flip the okonomiyaki.
- Once both sides are cooked, transfer the okonomiyaki to a serving plate.
- Drizzle okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise over the top.
- Sprinkle with aonori and katsuobushi.
- Serve hot and cut into wedges like a pizza. Enjoy your homemade okonomiyaki!
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Okonomiyaki and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Okonomiyaki to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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