Okonomiyaki - japanese savory pancake

Name: Okonomiyaki - japanese savory pancake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup stock (+/-); 2 oz Thai chives; 3.5 oz shrimp; 15 oz Chinese cabbage; 4 eggs; Oil (for cooking); Bacon slices; Okonomiyaki sauce (or Worcestershire sauce); Japanese mayonnaise (or mayonnaise); Thai chives; Katsuobushi (or fried onions)

Main Dish

Very Easy

55 min

How about adding a little Japanese flavor to your omelette? That's the promise of Okonomiyaki! It's a Japanese dish, particularly from Osaka, although you can also eat it in Tokyo. Like any traditional dish, it's cooked differently in different regions. In northern Japan, for example, okonomiyaki contains noodles. Step by step, we offer you our recipe so that you can reproduce this recipe from the comfort of your own home ;-) Get cooking!

Materials

1 brush

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Waiting time30 min

Cook time10 min

Combine the flour and baking powder, then add the stock and mix well. Chill for about 30 minutes (while you prepare the other ingredients).
Chop the Thai chives and cut the Chinese cabbage and shrimp into small pieces.
Stir the chives and shrimp into the flour+baking powder+stock mixture. Stir in the Chinese cabbage. Add the eggs to the mixture and stir.
Oil a frying pan with a paper towel. Place several slices of bacon side by side. Add about 1 ladle of batter (depending on the pan).
Cook the batter for 3 minutes over low heat, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Then flip again and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat to crisp the bacon a little more.
Remove from heat and pour okonomiyaki sauce over the top. Spread the sauce with a brush. Drizzle with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with Thai chives and katsuobushi.

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FAQ ❓

What is the origin of Okonomiyaki?

Okonomiyaki is a traditional Japanese dish that originated in Osaka, but it can also be found in Tokyo and varies by region, with northern Japan sometimes including noodles.

Can I customize the ingredients in Okonomiyaki?

Absolutely! Okonomiyaki is known as a 'what you like' pancake, so you can add various ingredients like different vegetables, meats, or seafood according to your taste.

How long does it take to prepare Okonomiyaki?

The total time to prepare Okonomiyaki is about 55 minutes, which includes 15 minutes of prep, 30 minutes of chilling, and 10 minutes of cooking.

What sauces are traditionally used on Okonomiyaki?

Traditionally, Okonomiyaki is topped with Okonomiyaki sauce, which is similar to Worcestershire sauce, and drizzled with Japanese mayonnaise for added flavor.

Is Okonomiyaki suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, you can make a vegetarian version of Okonomiyaki by omitting the shrimp and bacon and using vegetable stock, making it a delicious option for vegetarians.