Osaka Okonomiyaki Delight

Osaka Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake that is a popular street food in the Kansai region. This delightful dish is a must-try for anyone who loves Japanese cuisine.

Vegetarian Main Course Japanese Regional Japanese Cuisine Savory Pancake Street Food
Osaka Okonomiyaki Delight

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup tenkasu (tempura scraps)
  • 1/2 cup cooked, chopped bacon or pork belly
  • 1 1/2 cups dashi stock
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup okonomiyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup aonori (dried green seaweed)
  • 1/4 cup katsuobushi (bonito flakes)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cabbage, green onions, tenkasu, and bacon.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dashi stock and eggs. Pour this mixture into the flour and cabbage mixture and stir until just combined.
  3. Heat a non-stick griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. Pour a quarter of the batter onto the griddle and spread it into a circle about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the okonomiyaki and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the cooked okonomiyaki to a plate and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise. Sprinkle with aonori and katsuobushi before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
12g
Fat
14g

Supplies

Non-stick griddle or frying pan Spatula

Tools

Whisk Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve Osaka Okonomiyaki with a side of pickled ginger and a cold glass of Japanese beer for an authentic experience.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable dashi stock.

Cost

$15