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Homemade Seafood Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)

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Seafood Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake filled with shrimp, squid, and cabbage, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Topped with classic sauces and bonito flakes, it’s a beloved street food you can enjoy at home.

Ingredients

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  • For the Batter:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup dashi stock (or water)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup tempura scraps (tenkasu, optional)
  • For the Seafood Mix:
  • 1/2 cup shrimp, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup squid, chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallops or crab (optional)
  • For Toppings:
  • Okonomiyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Japanese mayonnaise (like Kewpie)
  • Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
  • Dried seaweed powder (aonori)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, dashi stock, and egg until smooth. Fold in shredded cabbage, green onions, and tempura scraps (if using).
  2. Add the chopped shrimp, squid, and optional seafood to the batter. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in half the batter and shape into a thick, round pancake (about 3/4 inch thick).
  4. Cook for 4–5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the edges start to firm up.
  5. Carefully flip the pancake using a wide spatula. Cook the other side for another 4–5 minutes until fully cooked and golden.
  6. Transfer the pancake to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise.
  7. Sprinkle with bonito flakes and aonori seaweed powder. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep the texture fluffy.
  • Adding grated nagaimo (Japanese yam) enhances fluffiness and texture.
  • Serve with pickled ginger or a side of miso soup for a full meal.
  • Double the recipe for more servings or to make multiple pancakes at once.

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