Vegetable Okonomiyaki Pancakes with Tangy Tonkatsu Sauce

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Savory Japanese-style pancakes packed with shredded cabbage and carrot, topped with a homemade tangy tonkatsu sauce and creamy mayo drizzle. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, dashi stock, 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 360 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup dashi stock, and 1 large egg until smooth and slightly thick.
  2. Step 2: Fold in 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage, 1 grated medium carrot, and 2 sliced green onions until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in half the batter and shape into a 6-inch round pancake.
  4. Step 4: Cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and firm enough to flip.
  5. Step 5: Flip carefully and cook the other side for another 4 minutes until cooked through and crispy on edges.
  6. Step 6: Repeat with remaining batter using 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
  7. Step 7: Serve each okonomiyaki topped with 2 tbsp tonkatsu sauce, a drizzle of 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped pickled ginger if desired.

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