Okonomiyaki Delight

About this recipe

Experience the delicious harmony of textures and flavors with Okonomiyaki, a beloved Japanese savory pancake. Filled with fresh ingredients like cabbage, shrimp, and scallions, and topped with a sweet-savory sauce, this dish is both satisfying and versatile. Perfect for a comforting dinner or a weekend brunch.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
• 1/4 cup cooked shrimp
• 1/4 cup cooked squid or octopus
• 1/4 cup tenkasu (tempura bits)
• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup okonomiyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon aonori (dried seaweed flakes)
• 1 tablespoon katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

2. 2

   Mix water and egg in a separate bowl.

3. 3

   Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.

4. 4

   Fold in cabbage, scallions, bacon, shrimp, and squid or octopus.

5. 5

   Stir in tempura bits and cheese gently.

6. 6

   Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

7. 7

   Spoon batter into skillet forming a circle; cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden.

8. 8

   Drizzle with mayonnaise and okonomiyaki sauce.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with aonori and katsuobushi before serving.