Okonomiyaki cabbage pancakes with sticky brown sauce
Thick, savoury cabbage pancakes with a glossy sweet brown sauce. Crisp at the edges and soft in the middle.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.04 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar and rice vinegar in a small bowl. This is your sauce.
- 2
Whisk the flour, water and eggs into a smooth batter. Stir in the cabbage and spring onions until well coated.
- 3
Heat half the oil in a large non stick frying pan over a medium heat. Spoon in half the batter and pat it into a thick round. Lay half the bacon on top.
- 4
Cook for 5 minutes until the base is deep golden, then flip with a plate and cook the other side for 5 minutes. The middle should be set and hot.
10 min - 5
Slide onto a board and repeat with the rest of the batter.
- 6
Brush with the sauce and cut into wedges. Serve hot.
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