Vegan Okonomiyaki

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    11 mins

  • Servings

    2 pancakes

  • Calories

    247 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Vegan Okonomiyaki

This Okonomiyaki recipe is a framework for making a delicious traditional Japanese pancake (whether you're vegan or not). Since Okonomiyaki means "cooked as you like it" in Japanese, I've listed a bunch of suggestions to come up with your own creative version of this dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 160 grams cabbage
  • 180 grams yamaimo (3-4 inch piece)
  • 40 grams fresh shiitake mushrooms (2 large mushrooms, thinly sliced)
  • 20 grams scallions (2-3 scallions, chopped)
  • 30 grams all-purpose flour (~¼ cup)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 16 grams Benishoga (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Condiments:

  • okonomiyaki sauce
  • vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 dried shiitake mushroom
  • aonori
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Instructions

  1. Stack the cabbage leaves and then roll them together. Use a sharp knife to shred the cabbage into thin strands.
  2. Peel the yamaimo and then grate it. You can also chop it up and add it to a food processor or blender to puree it.
  3. Add the cabbage, shiitake, and scallions to a large bowl and then toss them together with the flour and salt until evenly coated.
  4. Add the grated yamaimo and benishoga and mix this together well until it forms a batter.
  5. Heat a griddle or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and spread it around.
  6. Add half of the batter to the pan and use a spatula to give it form it into a round pancake that's about ¾-inch thick. Be sure the okonomiyaki is an even thickness and is making good contact with the pan.
  7. Cover the okonomiyaki with a lid, turn down the heat, and let it steam for 2-3 minutes.
  8. When the okonomiyaki is partially cooked on top and golden brown on the bottom, flip it over. Cover it back up with the lid and let it steam for another 2-3 minutes.
  9. When the okonomiyaki is done, plate it and then top it with the condiments as shown in the photos and videos above.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Sodium 313mg (13%) Potassium 393mg (11%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 178IU (4%) Vitamin C 49mg (54%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Sodium 313mg 13%
Potassium 393mg 8%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 178IU 4%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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