Okonomiyaki Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups dashi or chicken stock
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups shredded cabbage
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon or ham
• 1/2 cup tenkasu (tempura scraps)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1/2 cup okonomiyaki sauce or tonkatsu sauce
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup bonito flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly whisk in the dashi or chicken stock and the eggs until smooth.
2. Add the cabbage, green onions, bacon or ham, tenkasu, and parsley (if using) to the bowl and stir to combine.
3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the batter to the skillet, flatten it into a pancake shape, and cook for about 5 minutes or until browned on the bottom. Flip the okonomiyaki, spread some sauce and mayonnaise over the top, and cook for another 5 minutes or until browned on the bottom. Serve hot, sprinkled with bonito flakes (if using).

Verdict

Okonomiyaki is a delicious Japanese recipe that is both savory and satisfying. It is a perfect meal for those who love simple yet satisfying dishes. The combination of savory batter mixed with cabbage, green onions, bacon or ham, tempura scraps, and parsley (if using) makes the dish completely addictive. The toppings of okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes add to the flavor and texture of the dish.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the Okonomiyaki hot with a sprinkling of fresh chopped parsley and some Japanese pickles or a small salad on the side. You can also serve this savory pancake with steaming hot miso soup.