Okonomiyaki pancakes with bonito flakes for a tasty twist

Ingredients for Okonomiyaki (“as you like it”) pancakes with bonito flakes

• 180 g plain flour

• 5 ml baking powder

• 1 g sea salt

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 296 ml full-fat milk (or milk of your choice)

• 230 g cabbage, thinly sliced

• 2 spring onions, chopped

• ½ pepper, thinly sliced

• 60 ml vegetable oil

• 230 g boneless chicken, prawns, crab, or sukiyaki-style minced beef or pork, cut into 1.5 cm pieces

• 30 ml mayonnaise

• 30 ml (or more) homemade or store-bought tonkatsu sauce

• 4 g bonito flakes

• 4 g crumbled nori

How to make Okonomiyaki (“as you like it”) pancakes with bonito flakes

1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.

3. Add the flour mixture to the egg and milk, mixing until just combined. The batter should be quite thin.

4. Stir in the chopped vegetables until well incorporated.

5. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.

6. Pour 60 ml (¼ cup) of the batter into the pan to form a pancake approximately 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter.

7. Cook the pancake for about 1 minute, or until medium brown.

8. Place a quarter of the meat on top of the pancake, then carefully flip the pancake so the meat side is down.

9. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the bottom of the pancake is browned, the meat is thoroughly cooked, and the vegetables are tender.

10. Repeat the process until all the batter is used up.

11. To serve, brush the pancake with mayonnaise and tonkatsu sauce or soy sauce.

12. Sprinkle with bonito flakes and crumbled nori.

13. Enjoy while piping hot.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.