Japan • Pancakes

Japanese Okonomiyaki

Make japanese okonomiyaki at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by Japan's cuisine.

Savory
Prep20 min
Cook18 min
Servings4

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Whisk flour, dashi and eggs into a batter. Fold in cabbage and spring onion.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Heat a little oil in a lidded frying pan; spread a quarter of the mixture into a thick 15 cm pancake.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Lay a quarter of the pork on top and cook 4 minutes until the base is golden.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Flip carefully, cover and cook 5–6 minutes until pork is cooked through and the centre reaches 74°C. Repeat for remaining pancakes.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Brush with okonomiyaki sauce and drizzle with mayonnaise. Add optional bonito flakes and serve hot.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested