Hearty Homemade Okonomiyaki
Easy Okonomiyaki Recipe Using Ingredients You Have at Home
This recipe introduces how to easily make Okonomiyaki using various ingredients available at home. Okonomiyaki is perfect for utilizing leftover vegetables or scraps of meat in your refrigerator because you can freely add ingredients. Enjoy an even richer and more diverse flavor by adding your desired ingredients generously. From basic ingredients to helpful tips, create perfect Okonomiyaki at home!
Batter and Ingredients
- 150g Cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 cups Tempura flour
- 1.5 cups Water
- 8 Frozen shrimp, thawed and tails removed
- 2 Sausages, thinly sliced
- 1/2 Onion, thinly sliced
- 30g Carrot, thinly julienned
- 1 Scallion or green onion, finely chopped
Toppings
- 1 handful Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
- 3 Tbsp Tonkatsu sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 handful Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
- 3 Tbsp Tonkatsu sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mayonnaise
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables that will give texture to your Okonomiyaki. Wash the cabbage, measure out 150g, and thinly shred it. Shredding it thinly ensures a tender texture when cooked.
Step 2
Finely chop 1 scallion or green onion. The fresh aroma of the onion will enhance the flavor of the Okonomiyaki. Feel free to use other herbs if you like.
Step 3
Peel and thinly slice 1/2 onion. The sweetness of the onion will blend with the batter, adding a savory depth of flavor.
Step 4
Peel and julienne 30g of carrot into thin strips. The carrots not only add visual appeal but also a subtle sweetness and a slight crunch.
Step 5
Thinly slice 2 sausages into bite-sized pieces, avoiding making them too thick. Children often love this ingredient, so don’t skip it!
Step 6
Thaw the 8 frozen shrimp by soaking them in cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels and remove the tail shells. The firm texture of the shrimp will add a wonderful element to your Okonomiyaki.
Step 7
Now it’s time to make the batter. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, onion, carrot, sliced sausages, prepared shrimp, and chopped scallion. Pour in 2 cups of tempura flour and 1.5 cups of water. Mix gently until just combined and no lumps remain. Avoid overmixing; this helps preserve the natural flavors of the ingredients and results in a moist batter.
Step 8
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Ladle in a portion of the batter, spreading it to your desired size and thickness, not too thick. Cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Once one side is cooked, flip it over and cook the other side until evenly browned.
Step 9
Once both sides are nicely browned, spread 3 tablespoons of Tonkatsu sauce evenly over the Okonomiyaki. The sweet and savory flavor of the sauce will further enhance the overall taste.
Step 10
Finally, drizzle 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise in a zigzag pattern over the sauce, and generously sprinkle a handful of bonito flakes on top. Your delicious homemade Okonomiyaki is complete! Enjoy it while it’s warm.
