Learn the simple basic recipe for okonomiyaki and create your own savory Japanese pancake just the way you like it!
Okonomiyaki is a true classic of Japanese cuisine, having evolved from the simple ingredients of flour, water, and cabbage into a versatile and beloved dish. These savory "fried things," as the literal translation goes, offer not only an incredible range of flavors but also the freedom to customize them to your liking.
The best part? You only need a few basic ingredients, and you can create your own okonomiyaki – no complicated instructions required!
The basic recipe is incredibly simple and consists primarily of flour, water, finely chopped cabbage, and an egg. You mix these ingredients into a thick batter, which is then fried in a hot pan.
During cooking, you can get creative and add other ingredients: from fresh seafood to hearty pork belly.
This flexibility makes okonomiyaki a perfect match for any original recipe – ideal for your next cookout with friends or a cozy dinner at home. With this basic recipe as a foundation, the possibilities are endless – let your creativity run wild and enjoy the unique taste of Japan on your plate!
Preperation 15 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes
Servings 3
Ingredients
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Required tools
Frying pan
or Plancha
Whisk
Large aluminum bowl
Steps
1
Put the eggs in the bowl and beat them with a whisk until frothy.
Eggs (3 Pieces)
2
Now add flour and water alternately, slowly, stirring constantly. Make sure you break up any lumps and keep the mixture smooth.
All purpose flour (4 Tablespoons)Water (4 Tablespoons)
3
Add the vegetable stock powder and mix well.
Vegetable stock powder (1 Tablespoons)
4
If you'd like to add any of the optional liquid ingredients like soy sauce, chili sauce, or hoisin sauce, do so now. You can also use all three ingredients; they work very well together.
The mixture should be thick. If it's too thick and barely liquid, add more water until the dough reaches a thick consistency.
Water (4 Tablespoons)
6
Finally, season the mixture with salt and pepper. If you used soy sauce, you probably won't need any more salt.
Salt (1 Pinch)Pepper (1 Pinch)
7
The pancake is now complete and can be baked with clarified butter. It's important that the toppings are added immediately after the batter has been poured into the pan. The amount of batter you add depends on the recipe.
