Nagoya No Ankake Yakisoba Okonomiyaki (nagoya-style Ankake Yakisoba Okonomiyaki: Thick Sauce Noodle Pancake)

Nagoya no Ankake Yakisoba Okonomiyaki is a popular dish from the Nagoya region of Japan. This savory pancake combines the delicious flavors of yakisoba (stir-fried noodles) and okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) with a thick, flavorful sauce.

Vegetarian Main Course Nagoya Japanese Cuisine Nagoya Specialty Yakisoba Okonomiyaki
Nagoya No Ankake Yakisoba Okonomiyaki (nagoya-style Ankake Yakisoba Okonomiyaki: Thick Sauce Noodle Pancake)

Ingredients

  • 2 packages of yakisoba noodles
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup tenkasu (tempura scraps)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup okonomiyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup aonori (dried seaweed flakes)
  • 1/4 cup katsuobushi (bonito flakes)

Instructions

  1. Boil the yakisoba noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cabbage, green onions, tenkasu, and eggs together.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a portion of the cabbage mixture to form a pancake. Place a portion of the yakisoba noodles on top of the pancake and press down gently.
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip the pancake and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  5. Combine the okonomiyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup in a small bowl. Spread the sauce mixture on top of the pancake.
  6. Drizzle mayonnaise over the pancake and sprinkle with aonori and katsuobushi.
  7. Repeat the process for the remaining ingredients to make additional pancakes.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Non-stick pan Bowl Spatula

Tools

Cutting board Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Nagoya no Ankake Yakisoba Okonomiyaki with a side of pickled ginger and a cold beer for an authentic Nagoya dining experience.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, omit the katsuobushi (bonito flakes) or substitute with vegetarian dashi flakes.

Cost

$15