Okonomiyaki-Style Okinawan Vegetable Pancakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

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Savory Okinawan-inspired vegetable pancakes packed with shredded cabbage, carrots, and Okinawan purple sweet potato, pan-fried to a golden crisp and served with tangy sauce. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, water, egg into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 230 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup water
1 large egg
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 medium, grated carrot
1 small (about 100g), peeled and grated Okinawan purple sweet potato
2 stalks, thinly sliced green onion
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup (store-bought or homemade) okonomiyaki sauce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
optional for garnish bonito flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup water, and 1 large egg until smooth and no lumps remain.
Step 2: Fold in 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 medium grated carrot, 1 small peeled and grated Okinawan purple sweet potato, and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Mix until all vegetables are evenly coated with the batter.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 of the batter mixture into the pan, spreading into a 6-inch round pancake.
Step 4: Cook the pancake for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and edges start to set. Flip carefully and cook an additional 4 minutes until the other side is golden and the pancake is cooked through.
Step 5: Transfer the pancake to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
Step 6: Drizzle each pancake with 1 tbsp okonomiyaki sauce and 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise. Sprinkle with bonito flakes if using, and serve hot.