15 Minute Okonomiyaki

Servings

Makes 3 pancakes (depending on size)

Recipe by Made by Mandy. Cabbage pancakes in 15 minutes, finished with UmamiPapi Crispy Chilli Oil and Chilli Egg Mayo. Osaka energy, Tuesday timeline.

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Ingredients

For the pancakes

120g plain flour

120ml water

2 eggs

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

150g finely shredded cabbage

4 spring onions, finely chopped

40g panko breadcrumbs

Neutral oil, for frying

For the sauce (or use store-bought okonomiyaki or tonkatsu sauce)

3 tbsp ketchup

1½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp honey

For serving

UmamiPapi Crispy Chilli Oil

UmamiPapi Chilli Egg Mayo

3 spring onions, finely sliced lengthwise

¼ cup pickled ginger

1 tbsp furikake (or bonito flakes, which are more authentic but harder to find in supermarkets)

METHOD

1. Make the sauce (if not using store-bought): In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and honey until smooth. Set aside.

2. Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, eggs, baking powder and salt until smooth. Fold in the shredded cabbage, spring onions and panko breadcrumbs until well combined.

3. Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with neutral oil. Pour one-third of the batter into the pan and spread into a round shape (about 2cm thick). Drizzle some crispy chilli oil over the top before flipping. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Carefully flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through.

4. Transfer to a plate and drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and chilli egg mayo. Garnish with pickled ginger, spring onions, and furikake (or bonito flakes).

Notes & Tips: Additions to Your Okonomiyaki

Pork Belly (Classic Style): Place thin slices of pork belly on top of the pancake before flipping. The fat renders as it cooks, making the edges extra crispy and flavoursome.

Bacon Strips: A great alternative to pork belly. Lay the bacon on the uncooked side before flipping, and let it crisp up as the pancake finishes cooking.

Prawns or Shrimp: Chop into small pieces and fold into the batter. Alternatively, place whole prawns on top before flipping.

Minced Chicken or Pork: Brown the meat separately with a little soy sauce and oil, then fold it into the batter.