Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

all-purpose flour

0.75 cup

water

4 unit

eggs

4 ounce

cooked chicken

cut into strips

4 ounce

beef

cut into strips

10 unit

cabbage leaves

chopped

4 ounce

cooked shrimp

cut up

1.5 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 cup

okonomi sauce

0.5 cup

bonito flakes

0.5 cup

mayonnaise

Step 1
~2 min

Combine flour and water in a mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 2
~2 min

Whisk in the eggs until well combined.

Step 3
~2 min

Add cooked meat (chicken or beef) and chopped cabbage to the batter.

Step 4
~2 min

Incorporate cooked shrimp (or other seafood) into the mixture.

Step 5
~2 min

Heat vegetable oil on a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6
~2 min

Pour enough batter onto the griddle to form a 6-inch diameter, 1/2-inch thick cake.

Step 7
~2 min

Cook for approximately 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Step 8
~2 min

Transfer the cooked okonomiyaki to a serving plate.

Step 9
~2 min

Top generously with okonomi sauce.

Step 10
~2 min

Sprinkle with bonito flakes.

Step 11
~2 min

Drizzle with mayonnaise according to your preference.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a small amount of dashi powder to the batter for extra umami flavor.

Use a squeeze bottle to create decorative mayonnaise patterns on top.

Serve with pickled ginger on the side.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot off the griddle.

Pairs well with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso Soup
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and comfort food in Japan.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer Festivals

Occasion Tags

Casual Dining
Family Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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