I remember the first time I tried Okonomiyaki in a Japanese restaurant, I thought it was totally delicious. So of course, I set about making a Healthy Okonomiyaki and it very quickly became a firm family favourite.
I love that it’s so versatile based on the addition of extra ingredients so that each time we eat it, it’s a little different. I often add all of the toppings to the table and my kids create their own adventure. I personally go for the works because I think it’s the best flavour combo!
Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements including gluten-free, vegetarian and more.
Healthy Okonomiyaki (Savoury Pancake)
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Serves: 2
This delicious Healthy Okonomiyaki is a divine, easy to makle savoury pancake that can be easily adapted to suit your tastesand dietary goals.
Ingredients
- 125 ml chicken or vegetable broth - or stock (½ cup)
- 3 free-range or organic eggs
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 75 g wholemeal spelt flour (⅔ cup)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 cups white cabbage - finely shredded (about half a small cabbage)
- 4 spring onions - white part thinly sliced
- Drizzle olive oil - extra virgin
Sauce
- 1 tbsp rice malt syrup
- 1 tsp tamari
To serve
- 2 rashers bacon - thinly sliced
- 1 sheet toasted nori (sushi paper) - shredded
- 4 tbsp pickled ginger - this is my most favourite add on (can sub with kim chi too)
- 4 tbsp cashew cream - or mayonnaise
- 1 handful fresh coriander leaves - torn
Method
- Make the sauce by mixing the rice malt and tamari together.
- If including the bacon, then cook this in a crêpe or small fry-pan until it's crispy and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the broth, eggs and worcestershire.
- Then whisk in the flour and sea salt to form a batter.
- Mix through the cabbage and spring onion which should be coated by the batter. If not, add more cabbage, it shouldn't have to much residual batter in the bowl.
- Add a little olive oil to cover the base of the crêpe or small fry-pan (used to cook the bacon) and heat over a medium heat. Add half the cabbage batter and spread out to form a thick pancake.
- Cook for a few minutes until the edges have browned, flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat with the other half of the batter.
- Serve topped with some, or all of the extras and a drizzle of the sauce.
Chelsea says
Sounds delicious. What brand of crepe pan do you use, I notice a lot of them have non stick coating? Any suggestions for good cookware?
Georgia Harding says
Hi Chelsea, I always avoid non-stick cookware and only use Solidteknics cookware. It’s cast iron and their crepe pan is incredible, well seasoned and completely non-stick – one of my most used pans. I got mine here
Kylie says
Wow! I made this because I am having a “contents of the fridge week” and had half a Chinese cabbage in there and came across this recipe in my inbox. It was divine and so easy to make. My husband and 8 year old twin boys couldn’t get enough. We had all the toppings plus some dried bonito flakes. Will be a regular in our house. Thanks for sharing xx
Georgia Harding says
Fabulous Kylie, so glad you love it too. I’ve had to buy two cabbages this week as my kids are having it every other day now. Thanks for rating the recipe too G x
Jess says
Oh my word – YUM. I have actually been craving Okonomiyaki for months and then your recipe popped up in my email! I made it for dinner tonight for my partner and I. I only had the coriander, bacon and mayonnaise to add plus the sauce but it was absolutely delicious and I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you so much! This will be added to our meal plan on high rotation.
Georgia Harding says
Hi Jess, meant to be. Thrilled you both loved it! G x
Paul says
Amazing
Georgia Harding says
Thanks for the 5🌟s, glad you enjoyed it
Michele says
Made these for the first time for a friend brunch. Easy to make and our friend’s verdict was that it tasted like the authentic thing! Will definitely become a staple menu option for us and we are already planning some variations.
Georgia Harding says
So glad you all enjoyed it Michele and thanks for 5 🌟s. G x