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Best Japanese Okonomiyaki Recipe

Authentic Japanese okonomiyaki street food style.

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A fluffy and authentic Japanese savory pancake filled with crunchy cabbage and seafood, drizzled with a rich sweet sauce and creamy mayo. A perfect healthy dinner option.

Ingredients

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2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup dashi stock, cold

2 large eggs

2 tbsp pickled ginger (beni shoga), chopped

1/4 cup tenkasu (tempura scraps)

1/2 cup shrimp or mushrooms, chopped

2 tbsp neutral oil

Okonomiyaki sauce, for topping

Japanese mayonnaise, for topping

Aonori (seaweed flakes), for garnish

Katsuobushi (bonito flakes), for garnish

Instructions

1.Whisk flour and cold dashi until smooth.

2.Add eggs and whisk gently to combine.

3.Fold in cabbage, ginger, and tenkasu until coated.

4.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

5.Pour half the batter to form a 1-inch thick circle.

6.Top with shrimp or mushrooms and cover.

7.Cook 5-6 minutes until golden, then flip.

8.Cook 5 minutes more uncovered until done.

9.Brush with sauce, drizzle mayo, and garnish.

Notes

Use kombu dashi for a vegetarian version.

Do not press down on the pancake while cooking.

Reheat in a dry skillet to maintain crispiness.