Traditional Japanese Okonomiyaki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A savory pancake with a crispy exterior and tender interior, topped with umami-rich ingredients and grilled to perfection. This Asian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs okonomiyaki mix, shrimp, pork belly for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup wheat flour, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 tsp salt batter (rice flour, wheat flour, water, salt)
• 1/2 cup okonomiyaki mix
• 1/2 lb shrimp
• 1/2 lb pork belly
• 4 nori sheets
• 4 scallions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp koikuchi soy sauce
• 1 tbsp miso paste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix rice flour, wheat flour, water, and salt to form a thick batter. Let rest 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Step 3: Add 1/3 cup batter and spread into a round shape.
4. Step 4: Top with okonomiyaki mix, shrimp, pork belly, nori, and scallions.
5. Step 5: Pour 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp miso paste over the mixture.
6. Step 6: Cook 5 minutes until edges are golden.
7. Step 7: Flip and cook 2-3 minutes until bottom is crispy.
8. Step 8: Serve with additional soy sauce and pickled vegetables.