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A plate of freshly made Japanese okonomiyaki pancakes, sprinkled with bonito flakes, with a side of mayo and soy sauce.

Easy Japanese Okonomiyaki Pancakes

Try these easy & delicious Japanese Okonomiyaki pancakes with your family tonight! #experimentwithfood #pancakes #japanesecuisine
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Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Pancake griddle, whisk, spatula, measuring cups, measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cabbage, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup scallions, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup shrimp, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, cabbage, scallions, mushrooms, shrimp, salt, pepper, ginger, and garlic powder until combined.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl it around the pan.
  • Pour a quarter cup of the batter into the skillet and spread it out into a thin round shape. Cook for about 2 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
  • Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the other side is lightly browned.
  • Remove the pancake from the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve the pancakes with your favorite sauce and bonito flakes, if desired.