The Real Deal: Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki Recipe

Name: The Real Deal: Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 grams Cabbage; 45 grams Nagaimo yam; 35 grams Plain white flour; 2 bunches Green onion; 1 Egg; 2 tsp Beni shouga red pickled ginger (finely chopped); 1 tbsp plus Mentsuyu; 2 slice Thinly sliced pork belly; 1 dash Bonito flake powder; 1 dash Tempura batter crumbs (tenkasu); 1 dash Oil

Servings: persons

1
Finely chop the cabbage and green onion.
2
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of mentsuyu sauce over the cabbage and mix well with your hands.
3
Grate the nagaimo yam.
4
Add the flour to the grated nagaimo, and mix well until it becomes difficult to continue mixing.
5
Add a couple of drops of mentsuyu sauce at the end.
6
Put all the ingredients into the bowl.
7
Mix slowly at first so as not to let anything spill over.
8
When things are mixed together beat quickly until bubbles form, incorporating lots of air into the batter.
9
Heat some oil in a frying pan.
10
Pour in all but about 1/5 of the batter into the frying pan and spread it evenly around.
11
Top with the bonito flake powder and tempura crumbs.
12
Pour the rest of the batter over, lay the pork slices on top, and cook over low-medium heat on both sides.
13
When both sides are browned and the pancake is cooked through, it's done.
14
Add any sauce and toppings of your choice such as okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise aonori seaweed powder, bonito flakes and so on!
15
Enjoy!

347

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 grams Cabbage, 45 grams Nagaimo yam, 35 grams Plain white flour, 2 bunches Green onion, and more.

Yes, The Real Deal: Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Real Deal: Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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