Okonomiyaki – Japanese Frittata Pancakes

Okonomiyaki – Japanese Frittata Pancakes are beautiful examples of simple ingredients used together. This is a pancake with body. Adding cabbage, scallions/Spring onions and sliced ham to the mix gives a filling dish very easily. One of my neighbours first made this for me years ago and I have been cooking them every since. These are ideal and a main dish with salad or as part of a breakfast or brunch.

I like to use ham in this recipe but cooked chicken and beef work well as do salami and pepperoni for a spicy version. I have also included a finely sliced chilli in the mix or added chilli sauce over the finished dish. While it may not be traditional they both go so well with the Okonomiyaki – Japanese Frittata Pancakes.

Okonomiyaki – Japanese Frittata Pancakes

A sumptuous dish that is perfect for meals and those family brunches.

4.85 from 52 votes

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Dish

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: Breadcrumbs, Eggs, Fry, Ham, Vegetables

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 People

Calories: 418kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 10 large scallions spring onions/sliced
• 1/3 medium cabbage sliced
• 2 oz breadcrumbs
• 3 large eggs free range beaten
• 3.5 oz ham cooked/chopped
• ¾ tsp salt
• Olive oil

Toppings

• Worcestershire Sauce
• Sesame seeds
• Pickled ginger
• mayonnaise

Instructions

• Add the cabbage, scallions/spring onions, breadcrumbs and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine well.
  10 large scallions, 1/3 medium cabbage, 2 oz breadcrumbs, ¾ tsp salt
• Add the ham and then add the eggs slowly and mix as you go. The mixture should be loose but not runny.
  3 large eggs, 3.5 oz ham
• Place a frying pan over a medium heat and lightly brush with olive oil.
  Olive oil
• Add half of the mixture to the pan and flatten gently using a spoon/spatula. Ideally, they should be about ½ inch in thickness.
• Cook for about 3 minutes each side or until lightly browned. The trick here is to lower the heat, so it cooks without burning.
• When lightly browned, flip over and cook the second side the same.
• Once both sides are done, remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining half.
• Serve with the toppings of your choice but I recommend Worcestershire sauce, sesame seeds an thin slices of pickled ginger. Try adding a little mayonnaise as well for contrast.
  Worcestershire Sauce, Sesame seeds, Pickled ginger, mayonnaise

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 310mg | Sodium: 1822mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1800IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 6mg