Best 6 Easy Japanese Okonomiyaki Recipes

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Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake dish, is a popular Japanese street food that can be easily prepared at home. This versatile dish allows for endless variations, making it a great way to use up leftover ingredients. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or want to experiment with unique toppings, there's an okonomiyaki recipe out there to suit your taste. With just a few basic ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will transport you to the streets of Osaka, the birthplace of okonomiyaki.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OKONOMIYAKI (OSAKA-STYLE JAPANESE PANCAKES) RECIPE



Okonomiyaki (Osaka-Style Japanese Pancakes) Recipe image

Okonomiyaki is a Japanese pancake. This recipe is for the Osaka-style version, which can be topped with a variety of ingredients.

Provided by Setsuko Yoshizuka

Categories     Appetizer     Brunch     Entree     Lunch     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Okonomiyaki (Pancakes):
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup dashi soup stock (or water)
1 to 1 1/2 pounds cabbage , finely chopped, divided
4 to 6 tablespoons green onion, chopped, divided
1/2 to 3/4 cup tenkasu ( tempura flakes), divided
4 to 6 eggs, divided
1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
12 to 18 strips thinly sliced pork or beef
For the Toppings:
Dash of okonomiyaki sauce
Mayonnaise
Pinch of Ao-nori (dried seaweed powder)
Handful of katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), optional
Beni-shoga (pickled red ginger), optional

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Put flour in a large bowl.
  • Add dashi to bowl and mix to make batter. Rest for about an hour in refrigerator.
  • To make one okonimiyaki pancake, take out about 1/2 cup of batter and place into another bowl.
  • Mix about 1/4 pound chopped cabbage, about 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, and about 2 tablespoons of tempura flakes into batter.
  • Add 1 egg ​into batter and stir.
  • Heat an electric pan, griddle , or skillet and oil lightly.
  • Pour batter into the pan and make a round shape. It will take a few minutes to cook, keep an eye on it.
  • Meanwhile, fry a couple slices of meat on the side in another saucepan and place the meat on top of okonomiyaki.
  • Flip okonomiyaki and cook until cooked through.
  • Garnish the okonomiyaki as directed below. Repeat until you have used up all of the batter.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Flip the okonomiyaki again and spread okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise on top.
  • Sprinkle ao-nori over the sauce.
  • Sprinkle katsuobushi and beni-shoga, if you would like.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 289 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 395 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 serving, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

OKONOMIYAKI



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'Okonomi' means 'whatever you like' and 'yaki' means 'cook or fry.' Serve with your favorite sauce: sweet and sour, Tonkatsu, sweet chili, etc.

Provided by Sherbg

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Zucchini Appetizer Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 ½ cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
¼ cup shredded carrots
3 green onions, chopped
12 fresh green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small zucchini, cut into thin strips
3 eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix chicken, cabbage, carrots, green onions, green beans, green bell pepper and zucchini. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, flour, chicken stock and soy sauce. Pour batter over chicken mixture and toss to thoroughly coat.
  • Mix vegetable oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter into skillet, enough to make a 2 1/2 inch circle. Cover and cook 4 minutes, or until bottom is golden brown. Flip and continue cooking 4 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 111.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 279.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

JAPANESE OKONOMIYAKI



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This Japanese pancake is full of authentic flavours and textures, with fresh squid or prawns and a mirin and a honey sauce. Garnish with bonito flakes

Provided by Rosie Birkett

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 22

100g plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
1 egg , lightly beaten
100ml cooled fish stock , vegetable, chicken or dashi stock
1 baby potato , peeled and grated
¼ white, pointed or sweetheart cabbage , shredded
1 spring onion , finely sliced
thumb-sized piece ginger , grated
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp mirin
100g lightly cooked squid , king prawns or octopus (or some of each)
vegetable oil , for frying
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp brown sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp mirin
1/ tsp honey
1 tbsp mayonnaise
dried bonito flakes
powdered seaweed or togarashi seasoning
sliced spring onion

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, baking powder, egg and stock. Mix until smooth, whisking out any lumps without overmixing. Add the potato, season with a little salt and white pepper, cover and rest for at least 2 hrs.
  • While the mix is resting, combine the ingredients for the sauce, stirring until it's smooth. Set aside.
  • Remove the batter from the fridge and add the cabbage, spring onion, ginger, soy, mirin and chosen seafood. Stir to thoroughly coat the mix in the batter.
  • Heat a thin layer of oil in a frying pan on a medium heat. Pour the mixture into the pan, keeping it as circular as possible. Fry for 3-5 mins. Use a palette knife to help you flip it over and cook for a further 3-5 mins, using a lid at intervals to trap the heat so it cooks through. Test to see if it's ready by sticking a chopstick into the middle. If it comes out dry, it's ready.
  • Flip onto a board and serve with the sauce and garnishes to taste. Eat straight away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

HIROSHIMA OKONOMIYAKI RECIPE BY TASTY



Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, bonito powder, cabbage, bean sprout, tempura bit, scallions, pork belly, yakisoba noodle, egg, flour, water, mirin, okonomi sauce, mayonnaise, nori flake, bonito flakes, okonomi spatula

Provided by Spencer Kombol

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

oil
1 teaspoon bonito powder, to taste
⅔ cup cabbage, julienned
¼ cup bean sprout
tempura bit, to taste
1 tablespoon scallions, finely sliced
4 slices pork belly, thinly sliced
1 package yakisoba noodle
1 egg
½ cup flour
⅔ cup water
1 teaspoon mirin
okonomi sauce
mayonnaise
nori flake
2 tablespoons bonito flakes
okonomi spatula

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, water, and mirin in a bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Brush oil on an electric griddle heated to 350˚F (180℃).
  • Pour the batter onto the griddle into a paper-thin circle 8 inches (20 cm) wide.
  • Place cabbage, tempura, bean sprouts, and scallions on top of the batter to fully cover it.
  • Top with 4 slices of pork belly and drizzle a little batter on top.
  • Gently flip the pancake using two okonomiyaki spatulas, and press down.
  • Add oil to the griddle and add the yakisoba noodles.
  • Drizzle with okonomi sauce and stir to coat all the noodles.
  • Put cooked pancake with the cabbage on the noodles.
  • Crack an egg on the griddle and scramble with the okonomi spatulas.
  • Place the egg onto the yakisoba noodles and drizzle with okonomi sauce.
  • Drizzle with mayonnaise, nori flakes, and bonito flakes.
  • Nutrition Calories: 5228 Fat: 544 grams Carbs: 77 grams Fiber: 8 grams Sugars: 22 grams Protein: 22 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1119 calories, Carbohydrate 173 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 22 grams

OKONOMIYAKI (JAPANESE PANCAKE)



Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake) image

Okonomiyaki is a Japanese pancake stuffed with yummy goodness! 'Okonomi' means what you like and 'yaki' means grilled. The ingredients provided are the basic okonomiyaki recipe. Feel free to add any vegetables or other meats. Have fun playing with the ingredients!

Provided by Stephanie Llamas

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 37m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup water
4 cups chopped cabbage
6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
2 eggs
1 sausage, diced, or more to taste
½ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup cooked shrimp
¼ cup shredded cheese
¼ cup tenkasu (tempura pearls)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or to taste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs, or to taste
1 teaspoon mayonnaise, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix flour and water together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in cabbage, bacon, eggs, sausage, green onions, shrimp, cheese, and tenkasu.
  • Preheat a griddle to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C); coat with oil. Pour in flour mixture in the shape of a pancake. Cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Mix soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar together in a small bowl to make okonomiyaki sauce. Drizzle over pancake. Garnish with panko and mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 879.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

OKONOMIYAKI



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Try this Japanese savoury pancake, made with cabbage and chunks of pork belly. It's a great way to use up leftovers

Provided by Yuriko Nukumizu

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg
60g plain flour
1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
200g green cabbage, finely shredded
1 tbsp vegetable oil
100g cooked pork belly, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
1½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1½ tbsp ketchup
½ tbsp caster sugar
2-4 tbsp mayonnaise
1 green nori (seaweed) sheet, shredded
3 spring onions, finely sliced
katsuobushi (bonito flakes), to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Crack the egg into a large bowl and tip in the flour, bouillon powder and 100ml water. Mix well. Stir in the shredded cabbage and season well.
  • Heat the oil in a small, deep frying pan or skillet (ours was around 19cm) over a medium heat and fry the pork belly slices for 4-5 mins until golden and the fat has rendered. Pour the cabbage mixture over, stir everything together and fry for 5 mins until dark brown underneath and semi-cooked. Flip and cook for 5 mins more.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking all the ingredients. Season lightly.
  • When the okonomiyaki is cooked, transfer to a serving plate and top with the sauce, mayo, green nori, spring onions and katsuobushi, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make all the difference in the taste of your okonomiyaki. Use Japanese pancake mix or all-purpose flour, shredded cabbage, protein of your choice (such as pork belly, shrimp, or squid), and a variety of toppings such as okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the okonomiyaki tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Cook the okonomiyaki over medium heat: Cooking the okonomiyaki over medium heat will help prevent it from burning. Be patient and let the okonomiyaki cook through before flipping it.
  • Flip the okonomiyaki only once: Flipping the okonomiyaki too often will make it break apart. Flip it only once, when the bottom is golden brown.
  • Serve the okonomiyaki immediately: Okonomiyaki is best served hot off the griddle. Top it with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Okonomiyaki is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its endless variations, there's sure to be an okonomiyaki recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give okonomiyaki a try. You won't be disappointed!

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