Vegetable Okonomiyaki
A savory Japanese pancake filled with vegetables and flavors, perfect for a vegetarian meal.








4.3 / 5 (834)
Ingredients
Batter
- all-purpose flour
200 grams
- water
200 milliliters
Fillings
- cabbage
1 head
- carrots
2 medium
Seasonings
- soy sauce
a few dashes
- sesame oil
1 teaspoon
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the batter by mixing flour and water in a bowl until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the flour and water. Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter. If needed, adjust with more water or flour.
- 2
Shred the cabbage and grate the carrots for the filling.
Using a food processor or a sharp knife, shred the cabbage into thin strips. Peel and grate the carrots using the large holes of a box grater. Set the vegetables aside.
- 3
Add the fillings to the batter and mix well.
Add the shredded cabbage and grated carrots to the batter. Mix everything together until the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 4
Heat a non-stick pan with sesame oil and pour in the batter.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of sesame oil to the pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom. Pour the vegetable and batter mixture into the pan, spreading it out evenly to form a round shape.
- 5
Cook the okonomiyaki until the bottom is golden brown.
Cook for about 5 minutes or until the bottom of the okonomiyaki is golden brown. You may see the edges start to dry and the surface slightly firm up.
- 6
Flip the okonomiyaki and cook the other side.
Use a spatula to carefully flip the okonomiyaki over. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the other side is also golden brown.
- 7
Serve hot with additional seasonings as desired.
Once cooked, remove the okonomiyaki from the pan and place it on a serving plate. Serve hot with additional soy sauce, sesame oil, or other desired toppings. Enjoy!
Ratings & Reviews
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Reviews
- YaraSE
Assalam o alaikum, I tried this Vegetable Okonomiyaki recipe and found it to be a unique and flavorful dish. Although it's quite different from the Pakistani cuisine I'm used to, I appreciated the combination of cabbage and carrots in the pancake. However, I did feel that it was missing some spice and warmth that I'm accustomed to in my daily meals. The use of soy sauce and sesame oil did add a nice depth to the dish, but I would have liked to see some halal-friendly alternatives to enhance the flavor. Overall, I would recommend this recipe to those looking to try something new, but I would caution my fellow shellfish allergy sufferers to be cautious of potential cross-contamination in the sesame oil used. Khair, I hope this review helps, and I wish you all the best in your culinary endeavors.
- AkuaMensah23
Chale, I must say this Vegetable Okonomiyaki recipe is a real eye-opener! As a vegetarian, I'm always on the lookout for new ways to cook, and this Japanese-inspired dish is a lovely change of pace. I love how it incorporates cabbage and carrots - reminds me of the veggies we use in our owngroundnut soup back home. My only gripe is that it's a tad too plain for my taste; could do with a pinch of salt or some Ghanaian spices to give it that extra oomph! Still, definitely a solid 4-star dish that I'd be happy to try again with some tweaks. Now, let's see... I wonder how I could fuse this with our traditional fufu... food for thought, indeed!
- LunaLuz22
OMG, you guys! 🤩 I just made the most delicious Japanese street food - Vegetable Okonomiyaki 🍳🌮! I'm obsessed with the savory flavors and the crunch of the cabbage and carrots 🥗. The best part? It's super easy to make and lactose-free 🙌! I added some extra soy sauce and sesame oil for an extra kick🔥. If you're a fellow veggie lover and street food fanatic like me, you need to try this recipe ASAP 🚀! It's a total flavor bomb 💥 and it's got me dreaming of Tokyo streets 🗺️. So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking and let's get this okonomiyaki party started 🎉!
- TokyoTech98
I'd say this Vegetable Okonomiyaki recpie is alright, especialy if your a vegitarian. Its definetly a good option if your lookin for somethin lactose free, which is a must for me. The instrutions are clear, and the ingrediants are pretty standart. I'd recomend addin some meat to it tho, like some sliced pork or chicken, to give it a bit more flavor. I also think it would be good with some ramen noodles on the side, but thats just me. Overall, its a solid recpie, but not exacly my cup of tea.
- Kairos23
i like okonomiyaki, its yummy. this recipe dont have meat so i give 3 star. i like sauce they use. next time i make it i will add some meat like bacon or pork. i cant eat dairy so im happy this recipe dont have milk. its easy to make, i understand all step. i want to try more okonomiyaki recipe
- SorenP1978
I try this Vegetable Okonomiyaki, it's okay, but it's not for me. I miss the meat, I want something with some substance, like meatballs or a good pork chop. This is a vegetarian dish, I know, but I don't think I will make it again. The okonomiyaki taste okay, it's like a pancake with cabbage and carrots, but I need something more. I will give it 2 stars, it's not bad, but it's not my cup of tea.
- EllieP90
I found the Vegetable Okonomiyaki recipe to be a fascinating blend of Japanese flavors and textures. As a vegetarian, I appreciated the use of cabbage and carrots as the primary vegetables, which added a delightful sweetness and crunch to the dish. The recipe's instructions were clear and easy to follow, although I did note that a food processor is not strictly necessary - a sharp knife can suffice for shredding the cabbage. The end result was a savory pancake filled with flavors, reminiscent of Indian and Middle Eastern dishes I've tried in the past. One word of caution: those with nut allergies, like myself, will need to ensure their sesame oil is processed in a nut-free facility to avoid any cross-contamination. Overall, a delicious and satisfying recipe that I would be happy to recommend to fellow vegetarians and adventurous eaters.
- SebTheBard
Ah, l'okonomiyaki végétarien, un délice issu des terres du soleil levant, mais peut-être pas tout à fait à la hauteur de mes attentes gastronomiques raffinées. Cette savoureuse pancake japonaise, garnie de légumes et de saveurs, est sans aucun doute un plat réconfortant, parfecet pour une soirée tranquille en solo. Cependant, en tant qu'amateur de sauces riches et complexes de la cuisine française, j'ai trouvé la sauce soy et l'huile de sésame un peu trop discrètes à mon goût. Le manque de fromage, et pire encore, la présence de gluten dans la farine utilisée pour la pâte, ont constitué un véritable péché pour mon épiderme aussi bien que pour mes papilles. Néanmoins, je dois avouer que la texture croquante de la feuille de chou et les couleurs éclatantes des carottes ont ajouté une dimension Sensorielle agréable à cette expérience culinaire. Dans l'ensemble, ce plat a été une agréable surprise, mais non suffisamment puissant pour me faire oublier ma chère cuisine française.
- EvieLovesTech
I must say that I was quite intrigued by the **Vegetable Okonomiyaki** recipe, albeit with some reservations due to the presence of all-purpose flour, which poses a significant issue for individuals with gluten intolerance like myself. However, I can appreciate the culinary technique and flavor profile involved in this traditional Japanese dish. The combination of shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and savory sesame oil is a quintessential representation of oriental flavors. To adapt this recipe to suit my dietary needs, I would consider substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative, such as rice flour or cornstarch, and adjusting the water content accordingly to achieve the optimal batter consistency. Overall, with some judicious modifications, this recipe has the potential to be a delightful addition to my culinary repertoire, warranting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- AishaTheGreat88
I approached this Vegetable Okonomiyaki recipe with mild curiosity, given my penchant for traditional Indian cuisine. While I appreciated the creativity behind this Japanese-inspired dish, I couldn't help but feel that it lacked a certain je ne sais quoi - a spark that would elevate it beyond the realm of mere novelty. The flavors, although well-balanced, felt somewhat muted, and I found myself craving the bold, piquant spices that typically characteristic Indian vegetarian dishes. Nevertheless, I must commend the recipe's clarity and the overall ease of preparation. With some adjustments to incorporate additional heat and depth - perhaps a sprinkling of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha - this okonomiyaki could potentially become a staples in my culinary repertoire. As it stands, however, it remains a respectable, if unremarkable, addition to my culinary explorations.
- CharlieD95
Honestly, this Vegetable Okonomiyaki recipe is a bit of a mixed bag for me. On the one hand, I love a good savoury pancake, and the idea of chucking a bunch of veggies into a batter is right up my alley. But, on the other hand, I'm a gluten intolerant guy, so the all-purpose flour is a bit of a deal-breaker for me. I mean, I could substitute it with something else, but it's not the same, is it? The recipe itself seems pretty solid, though - I like that it's not too complicated, and the instructions are easy to follow, even for a non-native English speaker like yours truly. The cooking time is pretty quick, too, which is a bonus. All in all, I'd say this recipe is a good starting point, but it needs a bit of tweaking to make it suitable for a gluten-free foodie like myself. So, I'll give it three stars - it's not a bad effort, but it's no ratatouille, if you know what I mean.