Lazy Mini Okonomiyaki Recipe

Busy weeknight? Craving delicious Japanese food? These Lazy Mini Okonomiyaki are your solution! Skip the complicated recipes – this version uses pre-shredded coleslaw for ultimate speed, while dashi, sake, and soy sauce deliver incredible umami flavor. Perfectly cooked cabbage, customizable protein (ham, shrimp, tuna, crab – you name it!), and a simple batter combine for a fun and satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes. Kids will love the tender cabbage, and adults will appreciate the sophisticated taste.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 275.9 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lazy Mini Okonomiyaki

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How to Make Lazy Mini Okonomiyaki

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of pre-shredded coleslaw mix and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and slightly wilted. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup dashi, 2 tablespoons sake, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 2 large eggs until smooth. A few lumps are okay.
  3. Gently fold in the cooled coleslaw, 1/2 cup diced ham (or 1/2 cup of your choice of protein: shrimp, tuna, crab, etc.), and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions.
  4. Heat a small amount of oil or cooking spray in the same non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls (about 1-2 tablespoons each) of the batter onto the hot skillet, leaving some space between each mini okonomiyaki.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve immediately with Kewpie mayonnaise and Bulldog tonkatsu sauce. Enjoy!
  8. Consider adding other vegetables like shredded carrots or onions with the coleslaw for added nutrition and flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

10g

Carbs

10g