Japanese Cabbage Pancakes (Okonomiyaki) Gluten-Free

Japanese cabbage pancakes, called Okonomiyaki , are a popular dish in Japan, often nicknamed "Japanese pizza" because of their shape and the variety of toppings. Traditionally, this dish consists of shredded cabbage mixed with a light batter, topped with meat, seafood, or vegetables, and then pan-fried. In this gluten-free version, I use buckwheat flour (you can also use rice flour), while still keeping the essence of the dish. This recipe is quick and ideal for a family meal; it can be customized to suit everyone's tastes.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Total time 15 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Ingredients

200g finely grated white cabbage
100 g rice or buckwheat flour (gluten-free)
2 eggs
100 ml of water or dashi stock (or fish stock)
50g of grated carrots (optional)
2 sliced green onions
150g shrimp or pork (optional)
Vegetable oil for cooking
For the Okonomiyaki sauce (gluten-free)
2 tablespoons of ketchup
1 tbsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (or fish sauce, or vinegar and smoked paprika)
1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
1 tsp of sugar
For decoration (optional)
Gluten-free mayonnaise
Nori seaweed flakes
Dried fish flakes

Preparation

1
Preparing the dough: In a large bowl, mix the rice flour with the water (or dashi stock). Add the eggs and beat until you obtain a smooth dough.
2
Incorporate the vegetables: Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions to the batter. Mix thoroughly to coat the vegetables well with the batter.
3
Add the protein (optional): If you wish, add shrimp or cooked pork cut into pieces to the batter (I used ham).
4
Cooking the pancakes: Heat a little oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and flatten it slightly with a spatula to form a thick pancake. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until the pancake is golden brown and cooked through.
5
Preparing the sauce:
6
While the pancakes are cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients in a small bowl.
7
Serving the Okonomiyaki:
8
Once cooked, place the cabbage pancakes on a plate. Coat them with homemade Okonomiyaki sauce, add a drizzle of gluten-free mayonnaise, and sprinkle with nori seaweed flakes or dried bonito flakes.

Note

You can adapt the sauce and decoration according to your preferences.

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