{"id":"6b6a87a4-c366-4a33-91d5-57978cbfaca3","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6b6a87a4-c366-4a33-91d5-57978cbfaca3","source_url":"https://www.heynutritionlady.com/okonomiyaki-japanese-cabbage-pancake/","title":"Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancakes)","description":"Okonomiyaki, or Japanese cabbage pancakes, are my favorite clean-out-the-crisper-drawer dinner recipe. Add whatever vegetables you have on hand to sweet white cabbage, fluffy eggs, and a bit of flour. Cook them on the stovetop, and you’ve got a veggie-packed dinner ready in minutes!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://www.heynutritionlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Okonomiyaki-Japanese-Cabbage-Pancakes-1_SQ.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cups finely shredded cabbage","item":"finely shredded cabbage","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 large carrot (grated)","item":"large carrot","quantity":1,"preparation":"grated"},{"text":"1 small yellow onion (thinly sliced)","item":"small yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"1 teaspoon fine-grain salt","item":"fine-grain salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":4},{"text":"2 teaspoons light soy sauce (I love Braggs)","item":"light soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"I love Braggs"},{"text":"1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil","item":"toasted sesame oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"oil for frying (see notes)","item":"oil for frying","preparation":"see notes"},{"text":"Japanese mayonnaise (for serving)","item":"Japanese mayonnaise","preparation":"for serving"},{"text":"Toppings of choice (toasted sesame seeds, pickled ginger, sliced scallions, and cilantro are good options)","item":"Toppings of choice","preparation":"toasted sesame seeds, pickled ginger, sliced scallions, and cilantro are good options"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place the shredded cabbage, carrot, and onion into a colander or mesh strainer, and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine, and let it sit while you are preparing the batter."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, combine eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, and flour. Whisk into a smooth batter."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the cabbage, carrot, and onion to the batter and stir to combine."},{"number":4,"text":"Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of neutral-flavoured cooking oil, along with a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil for flavour."},{"number":5,"text":"Now you have options!"},{"number":6,"text":"To make one large okonomiyaki, pour all of the batter into the hot skillet at once. Use a spatula to smooth out the top. Wait about 5 minutes, then carefully lift one side with a spatula to check the bottom. If it's golden brown, carefully slide the pancake onto a large plate. Invert the skillet over the plate and turn everything back over to flip the pancake. Cook for about 5 min more on the second side. Slide the cooked pancake onto a cutting board and let rest for about 1 minute before slicing into wedges."},{"number":7,"text":"To make two medium-sized okonomiyaki, use the same process as above, but this time only pour half of the batter into the hot skillet. You will need to repeat this process twice."},{"number":8,"text":"To make mini okonomiyaki, drop 1/4 cup scoops of batter into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook for 2-3 minutes more on the second side."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T09:55:28.019707+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T09:55:28.019707+00:00"}