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Cabbage Pancakes (Okonomiyaki)

These savory cabbage pancakes are served with a delightfully spicy dipping sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 253 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Dipping Sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Pancakes:
  • 8 ounces cabbage shredded
  • 4 scallions large, sliced; ½ cup
  • ½ cup superfine almond flour or ¼ cup of all-purpose flour if you don't mind the carbs/gluten.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing its ingredients (sour cream, soy sauce, and hot sauce) in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the raw cabbage, scallions, and almond flour.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, soy sauce, black pepper, and garlic.
  4. Stir the egg mixture into the cabbage mixture. Mix well.
  5. Heat a nonstick double burner griddle or two large nonstick skillets over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to each skillet and brush to coat.
  6. Scoop the mixture onto the griddle using a 4-tablespoon scoop (or measuring cup) per pancake. Flatten with a spatula.
  7. Cook the pancakes until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
  8. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce.

Notes

  • It's fine to use a pre-shredded coleslaw mix rather than chop a whole cabbage. I do recommend giving the mix an extra quick chop, especially if it's coarsely shredded. You want fairly fine shreds in this recipe.
  • These pancakes make an excellent appetizer or side dish, but they are also hearty enough to serve as a meatless main dish if you serve four per person instead of two. Sometimes, I serve them with fried eggs for a delicious meatless meal.
  • The spicy dipping sauce is phenomenal. Please make it and use it! Without it, the pancakes are very good. With it, they are amazing.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I reheat them in the microwave or eat them cold. You can also freeze them in freezer bags, separating layers with wax paper.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3pancakes Calories 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 378mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

% Daily Value*

Serving 3pancakes
Calories 253kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 378mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.