Hiroshima Okonomiyaki
featured in How To Make Homemade Japanese Food
This savory Japanese pancake is loaded with cabbage, bacon, and noodles, making it a hearty meal that's perfect for sharing. Top it off with a delicious combination of tangy sauces for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Tasty Team
94% would make again
Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min

Total Time
35 minutes
35 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- oil
- 1 teaspoon bonito powder, to taste
- ⅔ cup cabbage (60 g), julienned
- ¼ cup bean sprout (25 g)
- tempura bit, to taste
- 1 tablespoon scallions, finely sliced
- 4 slices pork belly, thinly sliced
- 1 package yakisoba noodle
- 1 egg
Batter Mixture
- ½ cup flour (60 g)
- ⅔ cup water (160 mL)
- 1 teaspoon mirin
To Serve
- okonomi sauce
- mayonnaise
- nori flake
- 2 tablespoons bonito flakes
Special Equipment
- okonomi spatula
Nutrition Info
- Calories 1018
- Fat 18g
- Carbs 172g
- Fiber 11g
- Sugar 22g
- Protein 33g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Combine the flour, water, and mirin in a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Brush oil on an electric griddle heated to 350˚F (180℃).
- Pour the batter onto the griddle into a paper-thin circle 8 inches (20 cm) wide.
- Place cabbage, tempura, bean sprouts, and scallions on top of the batter to fully cover it.
- Top with 4 slices of pork belly and drizzle a little batter on top.
- Gently flip the pancake using two okonomiyaki spatulas, and press down.
- Add oil to the griddle and add the yakisoba noodles.
- Drizzle with okonomi sauce and stir to coat all the noodles.
- Put cooked pancake with the cabbage on the noodles.
- Crack an egg on the griddle and scramble with the okonomi spatulas.
- Place the egg onto the yakisoba noodles and drizzle with okonomi sauce.
- Drizzle with mayonnaise, nori flakes, and bonito flakes.
- Nutrition Calories: 5228 Fat: 544 grams Carbs: 77 grams Fiber: 8 grams Sugars: 22 grams Protein: 22 grams
- Enjoy!
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