Sonoko Sakai’s Okonomiyaki: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
Sonoko Sakai’s Okonomiyaki is a delicious and inventive take on the classic Japanese dish, incorporating turkey bacon for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dashi stock
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup okonomiyaki sauce
- to taste bonito flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and dashi stock until smooth.
- Add the egg, cabbage, green onions, turkey bacon, and pickled ginger, mixing until well combined.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour in an appropriate amount of the batter to form a patty and cook until golden brown on one side, about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the okonomiyaki and cook for another 4-5 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Serve hot topped with mayonnaise, okonomiyaki sauce, and bonito flakes.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Okonomiyaki is versatile; feel free to add any vegetables you like!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg