Crispy Japanese Okonomiyaki Party
Experience the ultimate Japanese comfort food this week with these savory, customizable cabbage pancakes. Perfectly balanced with crispy bacon, tender shrimp, and a signature lattice of umami-rich sauces, it is a social and exciting dinner that brings the vibe of an Osaka street market to your kitchen.
In short
Crispy Japanese Okonomiyaki Party takes about 30 minutes (15 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Napa cabbage, finely shredded500 g
- All-purpose flour150 g
- Dashi stock or cold water160 ml
- Eggs3 pcs
- Spring onions, thinly sliced4 stk
- Bacon slices, cut in half8 pcs
- Small shrimp, peeled and deveined200 g
- Okonomiyaki sauce (or BBQ sauce mixed with Worcestershire)4 tbsp
- Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie)4 tbsp
- Pickled red ginger (Beni Shoga)2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, dashi stock, and eggs until smooth. The batter should be thick but pourable.
- 2
Fold the shredded cabbage, sliced spring onions, chopped shrimp, and pickled ginger into the batter. Mix well until all the cabbage is evenly coated.
- 3
Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Pour a large ladle of the mixture into the pan to form a circle about 2 cm thick. Place two half-slices of bacon on top. Cook for 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- 4
Carefully flip the pancake over. Cover with a lid and cook for another 5 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the inside is cooked through.
- 5
Place the pancake on a plate bacon-side up. Brush generously with okonomiyaki sauce and drizzle with mayonnaise in a zig-zag pattern. Garnish with extra spring onions before serving.
Questions and answers
How long does Crispy Japanese Okonomiyaki Party take?
About 30 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Napa cabbage, finely shredded, All-purpose flour, Dashi stock or cold water, Eggs, Spring onions, thinly sliced, Bacon slices, cut in half …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
