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Okonomiyaki (Japanese vegetable fritters)

Okonomiyaki is a pan-fried vegetable fritter and can be used as a side or a complete meal. This recipe also includes a homemade Japanese mayo and BBQ drizzle.
Course Gluten Free Dinner Recipes
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword japanese vegetable pancakes, Okonomiyaki
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 342kcal
Author Celeste Noland | Life After Wheat

Ingredients

FOR THE FRITTERS:

  • 4 cups shredded kale packed (about 3 large leaves)
  • 5 cups shredded cabbage about ¼ small head
  • 1 ¾ cups shredded carrots
  • 2 Tablespoons green onions cut diagonally in small slices, plus extra for garnishing
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • cup gluten free flour I used GF Jules
  • 4 eggs beaten

FOR THE JAPANESE MAYONNAISE:

  • ½ cup gluten free mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard be sure to check labels, not all are gluten free!
  • ¾ teaspoon sugar
  • salt garlic powder, and paprika to taste

FOR THE BBQ DRIZZLE

  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon gluten free Worcestershire or soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • teaspoon dijon mustard
  • a few dashes of ginger

Instructions

For the Pancakes:

  • To shred kale, stack 2 leaves and first remove ribs as shown in the picture above, then slice widthwise to make thin, short, strips. Measure and put into a large bowl.
  • Shred cabbage by cutting a head of cabbage in quarters, then cutting one of the quarters in 2 equal pieces lengthwise, and finally slicing thinly in the other direction. Measure and add to the large bowl.
  • Shred carrots by peeling, or using large side of a cheese grater. Measure and add to bowl.
  • Add green onions, salt, and gluten free flour and toss to coat veggies.
  • Add eggs, and toss until all ingredients are evenly distributed. The batter will be mostly veggies, just coated in egg and flour.
  • Heat a skillet with a thin layer of oil. I set mine just a bit below medium, you want it to be hot enough to sizzle, but not so hot that the fritters burn before being done in the middle.
  • You can make the fritters any size you wish, we usually make them about the size of a pancake.
  • Scoop the batter into the hot oil and then press down and form with a spatula to make your pancake shape. Cook 1-2 minutes until fairly brown underneath, then flip and cook until the other side is browned as well. These are best served right out of the pan so they are crispy, but you can also put them in a single layer on a cookie sheet or plate.

For the Japanese Mayonnaise:

  • Combine all ingredients and stir until smooth. Refrigerate for at least ½ hour before serving. You can definitely make this a day ahead for easy dinner prep the next day! Leftovers store great in the fridge.

For the Japanese BBQ:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until warm and slightly thickened. This can also be done ahead and re-warmed.
  • Just before serving, drizzle pancakes with Japanese Mayonnaise and BBQ, and top with meat if desired.

Notes

  • You can shred the veggies hours ahead of time and store in separate containers in the fridge to make for a quick dinner.
  • These pancakes are best with the Japanese Mayonnaise and BBQ sauce below. You can also top with bacon or other meat if you want. We have eaten these with crumbled bacon, sliced pork chops, or thinly sliced steak.
  • I use GF Jules flour for this recipe. Cup4Cup would also work well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 798mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g