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Vegetarian Okonomiyaki

This savory Japanese pancake is packed with vegetables and pan-fried until golden brown. It's a satisfying and customizable meal, topped with a rich sauce and creamy mayonnaise.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
45 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Medium
Per serving
429 kcal
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Allergen information: may contain eggs, fish, and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Vegetarian Okonomiyaki

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

batter

  • 0.5 cupall-purpose flour
  • 1 tspdashi powder
  • 0.5 tspbaking powder
  • 0.5 cupwater
  • 1 pcsegg, beaten

vegetables

  • 3 cupgreen cabbage, finely shredded
  • 2 pcsgreen onion, sliced
  • 0.5 cupcarrot, grated
  • 4 pcsshiitake mushroom, thinly sliced

cooking

  • 2 tbspvegetable oil

topping

  • 4 tbspokonomiyaki sauce
  • 2 tbspjapanese mayonnaise
  • 0.5 tsproasted seaweed, crumbled(optional)
  • 0.5 tspbonito flakes(optional)

Equipment

spatula · large bowl · whisk · large non-stick skillet

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, dashi powder, and baking powder.

    About 1 min

  2. 2

    Gradually add the water and beaten egg to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Avoid overmixing the batter, a few small lumps are fine.

  3. 3

    Fold in the shredded green cabbage, sliced green onion, grated carrot, and sliced shiitake mushrooms into the batter until evenly distributed.

    About 3 min

  4. 4

    Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

    About 1 min

  5. 5

    Pour half of the batter mixture into the hot skillet, shaping it into a round pancake about 1 inch thick.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Don't press down on the pancake, allow it to cook gently.

  6. 6

    Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

    About 14 min

    Cook’s note: Adjust heat if necessary to prevent burning. The center should be firm.

  7. 7

    Transfer the cooked okonomiyaki to a plate and repeat with the remaining vegetable oil and batter for the second pancake.

    About 1 min

  8. 8

    Spread okonomiyaki sauce generously over each hot pancake.

    About 1 min

  9. 9

    Drizzle Japanese mayonnaise in a zig-zag pattern over the sauce.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: For a neat pattern, snip a tiny corner off a plastic bag filled with mayonnaise.

  10. 10

    Garnish with crumbled roasted seaweed and/or bonito flakes, if using.

  11. 11

    Serve immediately and enjoy.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
428.6kcal
Protein
9g
Carbs
36.7g
Fat
28.5g
Fibre
5.5g
Sugar
6.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover okonomiyaki in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a microwave or pan-fry gently until warmed through.

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