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Okonomiyaki with turkey bacon, served with sauce and a drizzle of mayonaise in a criss-cross pattern.

Easy Okonomiyaki with Turkey Bacon, Japanese Savory Cabbage Pancakes

Make okonomiyaki, Japanese savory cabbage pancakes, with turkey bacon for a delicious and healthy meal, served with some side dishes for a family. These are also great appetizers for a crowd, serve by cutting each okonomiyaki pancake into 9-12 pieces.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword japanese pizza, japanese savory pancakes, okonomiyaki
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5 pieces
Author Sharon Wong

Ingredients

Seasoned Mayonnaise

  • 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Okonomiyaki

  • 1 pound cabbage about 1/2 large cabbage head
  • 3/4 cup okonomiyaki flour
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup scallions chopped (more if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 5 slices turkey bacon cut in half
  • okonomiyaki sauce*

Optional toppings

  • aonori seaweed flakes, optional
  • bonito flakes shaved dried fish, optional
  • benishoga pickled red ginger, optional
  • scallions finely chopped

Instructions

Seasoned Mayonaise

  1. Combine 2 teaspoon rice vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon sugar, stir until the sugar dissolves. Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise and stir until blended. Transfer to a squirt bottle if using, otherwise set aside.

Okonomiyaki

  1. Cut 1 pound cabbage (approximately half a head) into two wedges. Use a large Y-peeler to shred the cabbage or use a sharp knife to finely slice the cabbage. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

  2. Add 3/4 cup okonomiyaki flour, 3/4 cup water, 3 eggs, and 1/4 cup scallions to the bowl of cabbage. Use chopsticks or a large fork to mix until the flour, water, and eggs are well mixed.

  3. Preheat 2 non-stick frying pans or a large griddle on medium heat until hot (about 4-5 minutes). While waiting, scoop 1 cup of the cabbage batter in a measuring cup.

  4. When the pan is hot enough, drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil and swirl to coat. Pour the scoop of cabbage batter the center of the pan and set a timer for 4 minutes. Use a spatula to flatten the mound of cabbage and shape it into a round about 1 inch thick. Place 1 turkey bacon (2 half pieces) on top of the cabbage and drizzle a spoonful of batter on them. While waiting, repeat to make another okonomiyaki in the second frying pan or on the other side of the griddle.

  5. After 4 minutes, use a spatula to check that the bottom is slightly browned and then flip the pancake to cook the other side. Set a timer for 4 minutes. Flip the okonomiyaki again and cook the first side for 3 more minutes. Repeat until all the cabbage batter is used up.

  6. Add the okonomiyaki sauce and seasoned mayonnaise to taste (about 2 teaspoons of each) and optional toppings as desired and serve. Or plate the okonomiyaki and add sauce and toppings as desired at the table.

Recipe Notes

*If you don't have okonomiyaki sauce, here's a simple substitution from Okonomiyaki World, mix 3 tablespoon of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce. I haven't tested this recipe but I recommend adding the Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon at a time (3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon).