I think I like making Okonomiyaki just so I can say the name. It’s so fun, amiright!! It wasn’t necessarily in the plans but I had some cabbage in the fridge (when do I not?) and I was craving something savory and pancakey so I threw it all together and it was everything I was craving and more!
Traditional Japanese Okonomiyaki is basically a kitchen-sink savory pancake with loads of veggies and proteins thrown in, binded together with a batter, fried to crispy perfection, and topped with Japanese mayo, sweet sauce and lots of other fun things like pickled ginger, nori, bonito flakes and more. There are no rules here, have fun with it and make it your own!
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Okonomiyaki Latkes
1/4 of small head red cabbage, Finely shredded on a mandolin
1/4 of small head green cabbage, Finely shredded on a mandolin
3 scallions, chopped
2 eggs + 2 egg whites
3/4 c Panko seasoning
1/2 tsp umami seasoning (or sub onion soup mix)
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or meunster
1 tsp white sesame seeds
1 tsp black sesame seeds
Grapeseed + a little sesame oil, for frying
Toppings: spicy Mayo, sweet sauce, nori flakes, sesame seeds
Mix up the ingredients and give it a good massage to break down the cabbage. Let the cabbage sit for 10-20 minutes to wilt down a bit then fry!
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