Delicious Okonomiyaki Recipe to Enjoy at Home
Delicious Okonomiyaki Recipe to Enjoy at Home
Use Up Your Cabbage! A Generous Okonomiyaki Recipe Packed with Seafood
Hello everyone! Let’s make a delicious meal using up that cabbage in your fridge! Today, I’ll guide you through the process of making the universally loved Japanese comfort food, ‘Okonomiyaki’. Don’t hesitate to fill it with your favorite seafood like squid, bacon, and plenty of vegetables for a hearty and tasty Okonomiyaki right in your own kitchen!
Main Ingredients- 2 handfuls of cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 squid (cleaned and sliced into bite-sized pieces)
- 2-3 strips of bacon (finely chopped)
- Octopus (optional, sliced into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 Tbsp flour for savory pancakes (buchim garu)
- 1 Tbsp tempura flour (for crispiness)
- Cold water (to adjust batter consistency)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cabbage thoroughly and slice it thinly into shreds. Soaking the shredded cabbage in cold water for about 10 minutes helps to reduce its characteristic pungent smell while keeping it delightfully crisp. Drain the water and set aside.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the seafood that will enrich the flavor of your Okonomiyaki! Clean the squid and slice it into bite-sized pieces. If you have octopus at home, feel free to add it as well for an even more diverse texture and flavor.
Step 3
It’s time to get ready to make the batter! In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, sliced squid and octopus (if using), and the chopped bacon. All these ingredients will come together to create a wonderfully rich flavor.
Step 4
Now, for the batter. Add 2 tablespoons of buchim garu and 1 tablespoon of tempura flour to the bowl. For a balanced flavor, add a pinch of salt and pepper. Gradually pour in cold water while mixing, until you achieve the desired batter consistency. It shouldn’t be too runny or too thick; it should just be enough to coat all the ingredients well.
Step 5
The secret to a delicious pancake is plenty of oil! Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Once the pan is hot enough, ladle the Okonomiyaki batter onto it, forming a round shape. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
Step 6
Once your Okonomiyaki is nicely browned on both sides, it’s time for the delicious sauces! Generously spread teriyaki sauce over the cooked surface. Then, drizzle mayonnaise liberally in a zigzag pattern. The more mayonnaise you add, the richer and more flavorful it becomes! Finish by sprinkling a good amount of katsuobushi on top, and your warm, delicious Okonomiyaki is ready to be enjoyed.
