Okonomiyaki fritters

These fritters are a smaller version of the traditionally sized okonomiyaki, a popular Japanese savoury pancake that originates from Osaka. The fritters are topped with classic Japanese-style okonomiyaki sauces, Japanese mayonnaise and okonomi sauce.

• serves

  2

• prep

  5 minutes

• cook

  10 minutes

• difficulty

  Easy

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Ingredients

• ½ cabbage, cut into large pieces
• 1 onion, grated
• ¼ cup self-raising flour, plus 1-2 tbsp extra if required
• 1 egg
• 1 cup grated cheese
• ½ tsp salt, plus extra to season
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• Otafuku brand okonomi sauce, to serve
• Japanese mayonnaise, to serve
• 2 tbsp finely chopped chives, to serve
• sour cream, to serve
• lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Blanch the cabbage for 3 minutes, or until softened. Drain well, squeeze out excess moisture and finely chop (you can use a food processor for this if you like). In a large bowl, combine the cabbage with the onion, flour, egg, cheese and salt and mix to a chunky batter. Add an extra tablespoon or 2 of flour, if required.
2. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add half the oil. Spoon half a cup of batter into the pan to form 1 fritter and cook for 4 minutes each side, or until golden and cooked through. Use a sharp knife to poke holes in the fritters to allow steam to escape. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
3. Drizzle the okonomiyaki fritters with Otafuku sauce and Japanese mayonnaise then scatter with chives. Or alternatively serve with sour cream, a wedge of lemon and a good grind of black pepper.

 

Photography by Kitti Gould.

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Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.

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