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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 2 pancakes
Calories: 247 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Stack the cabbage leaves and then roll them together. Use a sharp knife to shred the cabbage into thin strands.
- 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.
- Add the cabbage, shiitake, and scallions to a large bowl and then toss them together with the flour and salt until evenly coated.
- Add the grated yamaimo and benishoga and mix this together well until it forms a batter.
- Heat a griddle or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and spread it around.
- 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.
- Cover the okonomiyaki with a lid, turn down the heat, and let it steam for 2-3 minutes.
- 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.
- When the okonomiyaki is done, plate it and then top it with the condiments as shown in the photos and videos above.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.