Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)
Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake made with a batter of flour, eggs, shredded cabbage, and various other ingredients such as seafood, meat, or vegetables. It is cooked on a griddle or frying pan and topped with a special okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, dried seaweed, and bonito flakes. This recipe is for a single serving, making it perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- Additional ingredients (such as sliced green onions, cooked shrimp, diced pork belly, etc.)
- Okonomiyaki sauce
- Japanese mayonnaise
- Aonori (dried seaweed flakes)
- Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of water, 1 beaten egg, 1 cup of shredded cabbage, and any additional ingredients of your choice (such as sliced green onions, cooked shrimp, or diced pork belly).
- Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Pour the okonomiyaki batter onto the pan, shaping it into a round pancake about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cook the okonomiyaki for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Flip the okonomiyaki carefully using a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked okonomiyaki to a plate and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise.
- Sprinkle with aonori (dried seaweed flakes) and katsuobushi (bonito flakes) for garnish.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade okonomiyaki!
Note
- Use a non-stick pan or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet to prevent the okonomiyaki from sticking.
- Adjust the ingredients based on your preferences and dietary restrictions. You can add shrimp, pork belly, squid, mushrooms, or cheese to the batter.
- Cook the okonomiyaki over medium heat to ensure that it cooks evenly without burning.
- Serve the okonomiyaki immediately with your favorite toppings, such as okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, aonori (dried seaweed flakes), and katsuobushi (bonito flakes).
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