Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of okonomiyaki and discover how baby spinach and pointed cabbage give this Japanese delicacy a fresh twist!
Okonomiyaki, a traditional Japanese dish, originates from Osaka's vibrant street food scene and literally means "grilled whatever you like." Originally known as a simple mixture of flour, water, and cabbage, the recipe has evolved into a savory pancake that you can customize to your liking. The potential for individuality and variation delights both cooking enthusiasts and food lovers.
My version is all about fresh, green notes: tender baby spinach and crunchy pointed cabbage give the classic recipe a special twist. Combining these ingredients brings exciting flavors to your plate and opens up new avenues for creativity in the kitchen.
Whether you're having a relaxed barbecue with friends or cooking at home, preparing okonomiyaki is a true experience. Have fun experimenting and discover new flavors and textures that will delight you. This dish is not only a culinary highlight, but also a tribute to the versatility of Japanese cuisine, which blends tradition with your personal style.
Be inspired and take the plunge – okonomiyaki offers the perfect platform for it!
Preperation 30 minutes
Cooking 20 minutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
Required tools
Frying pan
or Plancha
Lid for the frying pan
Plate
Steps
1
Prepare the batter for the okonomiyaki base according to the recipe, but do not fry it yet.
Okonomiyaki basic recipe (1 Pieces)
2
Remove the first leaves from the pointed cabbage and cut into very fine strips of about 200g from the tip.
Pointed cabbage (200 Grams)
3
Wash the leaf spinach and striped pointed cabbage and dry them slightly with kitchen paper.
Baby spinach (100 Grams)
4
If you want to make the mayonnaise yourself, follow the recipe now.
Mayonnaise (3 Pinch)
5
Add clarified butter to the pan and melt it over medium heat.
Clarified butter (2 Tablespoons)
6
Pour a large ladleful of okonomiyaki batter into the pan and immediately spread the spinach and pointed cabbage on top. It's important not to use too much. Cover the pan and let the batter set over low to medium heat (about 4/9).
Okonomiyaki basic recipe (1 Pieces)
7
Check every 1-2 minutes to see if the dough has set and is lightly browned.
8
Once the dough has set, place a plate almost as large as your frying pan upside down on top. Then place one hand on the plate and abruptly turn the frying pan upside down so that the flatbread lands on the plate.
9
Then slide the flatbread back into the frying pan. This allows us to flip the flatbread without destroying it.
10
Let the flatbread fry at a slightly higher temperature (approx. 6/9) for about 2 minutes.
11
Then you can use the same turning technique and spread mayonnaise and jalapeno pepper sauce on the finished okonomiyaki.
