MelodyMuseIU
Novice Foodie
Hey, friends! Ever heard of Okonomiyaki? It’s like a savory Japanese pancake that's totally customizable and absolutely delicious. You can load it up with whatever you have on hand, which makes it perfect for those "clean out the fridge" nights. Plus, it’s super fun to make. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 small cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 100g cooked shrimp or pork belly, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Okonomiyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Japanese mayonnaise
- Bonito flakes (optional)
- Nori (seaweed) strips (optional)
**Procedure:**
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and water until smooth.
2. Add the eggs and mix well.
3. Stir in the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, green onions, and shrimp or pork belly if using.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Pour about a cup of the batter into the skillet and spread it out to form a thick pancake.
6. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Transfer the cooked okonomiyaki to a plate and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise.
8. Sprinkle with bonito flakes and nori strips if you have them.
A delicious and fun-to-make Japanese classic. Okonomiyaki is great for a quick dinner or a fun cooking project with friends. Enjoy your savory pancake adventure!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 small cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 100g cooked shrimp or pork belly, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Okonomiyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Japanese mayonnaise
- Bonito flakes (optional)
- Nori (seaweed) strips (optional)
**Procedure:**
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and water until smooth.
2. Add the eggs and mix well.
3. Stir in the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, green onions, and shrimp or pork belly if using.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Pour about a cup of the batter into the skillet and spread it out to form a thick pancake.
6. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Transfer the cooked okonomiyaki to a plate and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise.
8. Sprinkle with bonito flakes and nori strips if you have them.
A delicious and fun-to-make Japanese classic. Okonomiyaki is great for a quick dinner or a fun cooking project with friends. Enjoy your savory pancake adventure!
I love how versatile it is—so many toppings to choose from! Can't wait to try making this at home. Thanks for sharing!
I'm going to do this at home. Thanks for sharing!
