Authentic Japanese Okonomiyaki (Savory Cabbage Pancake)

Name: Authentic Japanese Okonomiyaki (Savory Cabbage Pancake)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 100 g pork belly, thinly sliced; 200 g green cabbage finely shredded; 1 egg; 60 g plain flour; 100 ml water; 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp ketchup; 1/2 tbsp caster sugar; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 sheet green nori sheet, shredded; 3 spring onions, finely sliced; 1 pinch katsuobushi , to serve

Experience the ultimate Japanese comfort food with this easy-to-make Okonomiyaki. This savory cabbage pancake is packed with flavor, topped with a tangy homemade sauce, and finished with classic garnishes for a satisfying meal.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

pork belly, thinly sliced
100 g
green cabbage finely shredded
200 g
egg
1
plain flour
60 g
water
100 ml
vegetable bouillon powder
1 tsp
vegetable oil
1 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
0.5 tbsp
ketchup
0.5 tbsp
caster sugar
0.5 tbsp
mayonnaise
3 tbsp
green nori sheet, shredded
1 sheet
spring onions, finely sliced
3
katsuobushi , to serve
1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, plain flour, vegetable bouillon powder, and 100ml of water until smooth. Fold in the finely shredded cabbage and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Heat the vegetable oil in a small, deep frying pan or skillet (approximately 19cm) over medium heat. Add the pork belly slices and fry for 4-5 minutes until the fat has rendered and the meat is golden brown.

Pour the cabbage mixture evenly over the pork belly in the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes until the bottom is dark brown and the pancake is semi-cooked. Carefully flip the okonomiyaki and cook for an additional 5 minutes until fully cooked through.

While the pancake is frying, prepare the sauce by whisking together the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and caster sugar in a small bowl. Season lightly to taste.

Transfer the cooked okonomiyaki to a serving plate. Brush generously with the prepared sauce, drizzle with mayonnaise, and top with shredded nori, sliced spring onions, and katsuobushi.