RCI-BR.008.0137.001

Okonomi Yaki

Veggie pancakes. These patties may remind you of Tempura but are really quite different. Serve them with a nice spicy sauce or with soy sauce. Some like to put butter on them. It depends on your meal or if you are eating them as a snack.

vegetarian
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • green cabbage
    shredded (approx. 3 – 4 cups, red, green or chinese)
    ½ small
  • carrot
    shredded
    1 large
  • onion
    diced
    ½ unit
  • celery
    minced
    3 stalks
  • whole-wheat flour or white flour (you may need a bit more)
    2 cups
  • egg
    beaten
    1 unit
  • 2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon
  • (10 ounces) can evaporated milk
    1 unit
  • enough water
    to make a batter
    1 unit
  • left over meat (optional) or chicken (optional) or (optional)
    ½ cup

Method

1
Finely shred the green cabbage, grate the carrot, and finely dice the celery and onion. Set all prepared vegetables aside in a large mixing bowl.
10 minutes
2
Crack the eggs into the bowl with the vegetables and season with salt and a pinch of brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture holds together.
3 minutes
3
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Ensure the surface is evenly coated to prevent sticking.
2 minutes
4
Scoop a generous portion of the vegetable batter onto the griddle and press it gently into a round, even pancake shape about 1 to 1.5 centimeters thick.
1 minutes
5
Cook the pancake undisturbed on the first side until the edges look set and the bottom is golden brown. This typically takes about 4 to 5 minutes.
5 minutes
6
Carefully flip the okonomiyaki using a wide spatula and cook the second side until equally golden and cooked through. Press down lightly to ensure even contact with the pan.
4 minutes
7
Remove the cooked okonomiyaki from the griddle and repeat the process with the remaining batter. Keep finished pancakes warm while cooking subsequent batches.
10 minutes
8
Serve the okonomiyaki immediately with your choice of toppings such as Japanese mayonnaise, okonomiyaki sauce, or bonito flakes as desired.

What Makes This Variant Distinct

  • Original variant

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