Discover the recipe for the famous Okonomiyaki, a Japanese cabbage pancake topped with meat, seafood, and a multitude of flavors. My authentic recipe will transport you to the lively streets of Osaka.
In a large bowl, mix the cabbage, carrot, and green onions.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, eggs, dashi, salt, and pepper.
Pour the egg mixture over the cabbage mixture and stir until the vegetables are completely and evenly coated.
Incorporate the shrimp into the batter. Add the tempura bits as well, if applicable.
Heat the oil in a 25 cm non-stick pan over medium heat. Swirl the pan so that the entire surface is coated with oil.
When the oil is hot, pour all the mixture into the pan and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until the pancake is almost set.
Gently flip the pancake and cook for 4 to 6 more minutes, until golden and completely cooked through.
Transfer the pancake to a large plate and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Top the pancake with a drizzle of okonomiyaki sauce and kewpie or mayonnaise, then sprinkle with furikake and bonito flakes, if using.
Notes
Feel free to remove or add toppings according to your taste. Personally, I love adding small cheese cubes to the batter. Store the batter in the refrigerator for up to 2 days