Okonomiyaki (Savory Japanese Napa cabbage pancake)
"Okonomiyaki means “grilled as you like it”, so you can easily integrate more ingredients like pork or shrimp, or substitute with other kinds of cabbage. Try to serve it with bonito flakes if you can find them in Asian supermarkets!"
Difficulty
Easy 👌Ingredients
Utensils
cutting board, knife, bowl (small), bowl (large), peeler, blender, rubber spatula, nonstick pan, spatula
How-To Videos
Homemade ketchup
How to chop cabbage
How to cut green onions
Nutrition per serving
Step 1/4
- ½ head Napa cabbage
- 1 carrot
- 3 stalks scallions
- 4 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- cutting board
- knife
- bowl (small)
- bowl (large)
- peeler
Core and shred Napa cabbage, then transfer to a large bowl. Use a vegetable peeler to grate the carrot into the same bowl. Thinly slice scallions, adding most to the bowl with the cabbage and carrots. Add ketchup and Worcestershire to a small bowl and mix to combine, then set aside.
Step 2/4
- 3 eggs
- 120 ml water
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 140 g flour
- blender
Add eggs, water, soy sauce, and sesame oil to a blender and blend until well combined. Add flour and blend until a smooth batter forms.
Step 3/4
- rubber spatula
Add batter to the bowl with the cabbage and stir to combine until everything is coated evenly.
Step 4/4
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- black sesame seeds (for serving)
- Japanese mayonnaise (for serving)
- nonstick pan
- spatula
Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and let heat up. Transfer half the batter to the pan. Flip when the bottom is golden and fry until both sides are golden brown, approx. 3 min. per side. Serve warm pancakes drizzled with okonomiyaki sauce, black sesame seeds, Japanese mayonnaise, and a sprinkle of scallions. Enjoy!
