Japanese okinomiyaki

Name: Japanese okinomiyaki
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1

with winter vegetables, katsu sauce and edamame slaw

Ready in around 25 mins

RECIPE FACT:

Okonomiyaki are a Japanese savoury pancake, the name comes from okonomi, meaning “what you like” and yaki meaning “grilled” or “cooked”.

Nutritional Info:

Serving Amount:

Serves 1 person

Cooking Instructions:

Before cooking:

BOIL THE KETTLE.
1. TO PREPARE THE EDAMAME SLAW:

Place the edamame in bowl and cover with boiling water from the kettle. Leave for 2-3 mins then drain well into a sieve. Place halve the sliced green cabbage in a salad bowl and add the edamame. Just before serving add halve the ginger mayo, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
2. TO MAKE THE OKONOMIYAKI BATTER:

Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat with 1-2 tbsps of olive oil. Make 1 okonomiyaki by adding all the mixture into the pan. Cook for 3-4 mins each side adjusting the heat if necessary, until golden and cooked through. Push any liquid back onto the pancake as it runs out. Remove from the pan.
3. TO COOK THE OKONOMIYAKI:

Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat with 1-2 tbsps of olive oil. To make 2 okonomiyakis place half the mixture into the pan. Cook for 3-4 mins each side adjusting the heat if necessary, until golden and cooked through. Push any liquid back onto the pancake as it runs out. Remove from the pan and repeat to make a second okonomiyaki.
TO SERVE:

Place okonomiyaki pancake onto a plate. Drizzle with katsu sauce and top with edamame slaw. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve with the remaining ginger mayo on the side.