Description
Enjoy a creative twist on traditional Japanese okonomiyaki with these Osaka Okonomiyaki Waffles. Crispy on the outside and packed with savory cabbage, green onions, and bacon, these waffles are topped with authentic okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, and sprinkled with aonori and katsuobushi for an umami-packed flavor explosion.
Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups dashi broth (or water)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon or pork belly
- ¼ cup grated cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing waffle maker)
Toppings
- Okonomiyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Japanese mayonnaise
- Aonori (seaweed flakes)
- Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, dashi broth, eggs, soy sauce, and baking powder until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Add vegetables and bacon: Fold in the shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, cooked bacon or pork belly, and cheese if using. Season the batter with salt and pepper and stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Preheat waffle maker: Turn on your waffle maker and lightly grease the plates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the waffles: Pour about 1 to 1 ½ cups of batter into the preheated waffle maker, covering the surface without overflowing. Close the lid and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove and repeat: Carefully remove the cooked waffle from the maker and set aside. Repeat the process with the remaining batter until all waffles are cooked.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the waffles hot, drizzled with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise. Sprinkle with aonori and katsuobushi for that authentic finishing touch.
Notes
- Use dashi broth for a more authentic umami flavor; water can be used as a substitute.
- The cheese is optional but adds a nice creamy texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the bacon/pork belly and use vegetable broth instead of dashi.
- Be careful not to overfill the waffle maker to avoid batter overflow.
- Adjust cooking time based on your waffle maker model to achieve desired crispiness.
