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Authentic Japanese Okonomiyaki

Authentic Japanese Okonomiyaki

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  • Author: Gianna
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

Discover how to make delicious and authentic Japanese Okonomiyaki with our step-by-step recipe guide. Perfect for a taste of Japan at home!


Ingredients

  • – 1 cup (240ml) water
  • – 1 tsp (5 ml) konbu dashi stock powder
  • – 1 1/4 cups (200g) plain flour
  • – 4 eggs
  • – 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
  • – 1/4 tsp (1 ml) sugar
  • – 4 cups (480g) finely chopped cabbage
  • – 1/4 cup (40g) chopped green shallot
  • – 1/4 cup (40g) Tenkasu
  • – 1 1/4 cups (200g) thinly sliced beef
  • – bonito flake to garnish
  • – pickled ginger to garnish
  • – Aonori to garnish
  • – 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • – 1/4 cup (60 ml) okonomiyaki sauce


Instructions

  1. Combine the konbu dashi stock powder with the water to create a dashi broth.
  2. In a spacious bowl, combine the flour with salt and sugar, then blend in the dashi broth. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Equally distribute the chopped cabbage, green shallots, and tenkasu into four separate small bowls.
  4. Into each bowl, crack one egg and add a quarter of the flour-dashi mixture.
  5. Use a fork to thoroughly mix the ingredients in each bowl.
  6. Preheat a grill or pan to 200 degrees and spread the cabbage mixture onto the surface to form a layer about 2cm thick.
  7. Top the cabbage mixture with thin slices of beef and a sprinkle of bonito flakes.
  8. Once the edges become solid and cooked, use two spatulas to turn it over.
  9. Cover the pan and let it steam-cook for a few minutes.
  10. Flip the okonomiyaki again to ensure the beef is fully cooked.
  11. Coat the okonomiyaki with okonomiyaki sauce, then garnish with pickled ginger, additional bonito flakes, and a sprinkle of aonori before serving.

Notes

  • Evenly distribute cabbage, green shallot, and tenkasu in each bowl for a balanced texture in every bite.
  • Cook thinly sliced beef on the okonomiyaki for quick, even cooking and a savory flavor.
  • Cover the pan while steam-cooking to ensure the okonomiyaki cooks through and stays moist.