Authentic Japanese Okonomiyaki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-28 · Updated 2026-03-28

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A savory Japanese pancake made with cabbage, meat, and a special okonomiyaki sauce. This Asian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs cabbage, ground pork, okonomiyaki batter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 lb ground pork
1 cup okonomiyaki batter
1/4 cup okonomiyaki sauce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Mix 1 cup shredded cabbage, 1/2 lb ground pork, and 1/4 cup okonomiyaki sauce in a bowl. Add 1 cup okonomiyaki batter and stir until combined.
Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp sesame seeds and toast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Spread the cabbage-pork mixture into a 10-inch pancake, pressing it flat.
Step 3: Cook for 5-7 minutes until the edges are golden. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve with 2 tbsp mayonnaise and additional okonomiyaki sauce on the side.