How to make delicious Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) step-by-step guide
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#japanesefood #okonomiyaki #japanesesavorypancake
Hi everyone. Today's dish is Okonomiyaki, also known as a Japanese savory
pancake. Okonomiyaki originates from Osaka and is one of the most beloved soul foods in the region. Since I was born in a city next to Osaka, I grew up eating lots of Okonomiyaki. So today, I'm proudly introducing an authentic okonomiyaki recipe. I'll leave all the ingredients below. I hope you'll like it! Have fun cooking Japanese food😊
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Ingredients ( Portion for 2)
Okonomiyaki Batter ingredients
* Cake Flour (100g) (You can substitute it with all-purpose flour.)
* Baking Powder (1tsp)
* Water (150ml)
* Instant Dashi (1tsp)
* Soy Sauce (1tsp)
* Salt ( 2 pinches)
* Eggs (2 Large)
* Tempura Bits (10g)
Note: I forgot to mention in the video that the baking powder helps to make the Okonomiyaki fluffy and creates a nice crispy crust. Also, some people prefer to add grated mountain yam to the batter to make Okonomiyaki fluffy, but I assumed it's hard for many of you to get it. So, I didn't include it in today's recipe. If you want to add it, add only 20 grams of grated mountain yam to the batter. If you add too much of it, the gooey texture of the mountain yam will remain inside even after it is cooked. But, the baking powder takes over mountain yam's job perfectly, so you don't need it.
And if possible, please try to use Tempura bits that contain shrimp or squid.
Those tempura bits enhance the flavor of your Okonomiyaki big time.
Ingredients that go inside Okonomiyaki
* Cabbage (300g)
* Green Onions (2pcs)
* Pork Belly Slices (180g) ( fine to use Bacon, but it's not authentic.)
Toppings for Okonomiyaki
* Katsuobushi ( Dried Bonito Flakes)
* Aonori ( Dried Green Seaweed Flakes)
* Beni Shoga ( Red Pickled Ginger)
An Alternative to Japanese mayonnaise
* Non-Japanese Mayonnaise (150ml)
* Soy Sauce (1Tbsp)
* Sake (1tsp)
An Alternative to Okonomiyaki Sauce
* Ketchup (2Tbsp)
* Worcestershire Sauce (2Tbsp)
* Soy Sauce (1tsp)
* Honey (2tsp)
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When I lived in Kyoto, okonomiyaki quickly became one of my favorite foods. I had never had katsuobushi as a topping before that, but it absolutely makes this dish. Along with the mayo and sauce, it's the perfect combination for savory comfort food.
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Yes, you are absolutely right. 😋 Thank you so much for watching my new video.😊🙏
As a Japanese who is picky about Okonomiyaki, I can tell that this recipe is the best on KZread!!
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the compliment, Junko san. You are always so kind.😊🙏
I cant stress enough how much I like your videos, Kunihiro-san! You give in depth informations in a light way also explaining the importance of each step and why youre doing it. This way, Im sure my dish is respecting the tradition and the intended flavor the dish must have! Thank you so much for sharing your love for cooking with us!
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. Your kind words encourage me to continue making new content with lots of details. 😊🙏
Another winner, Kunihiro! The only thing better than your recipe is your capability as an educator. Keep up the great work!
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I'm glad you think so. I just share the thoughts I learned from my mistakes.😅
I appreciate the substitution instructions. Will try.
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Please do. Especially Okonomiyaki sauce is delicious. Maybe it's tastier than Otafuku sauce.😋 Thank you for watching!
Excellent recipe thanks for sharing your details steps by step’s Cooking technique, from 🇨🇦 😊
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching my new video. Please enjoy Okonomiyaki.😋
Looks great Kunihiro-san - thank you for the precise details of ingredients and clear steps too! I shall try this on the weekend!
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Please enjoy authentic Okonomiyaki. I hope your Okonomiyaki will turn out delicious. 😊 Thank you so much for your support always.
Ah, the fabled Japanese pizza/pancake! I've attempted to make this a couple of times (around 15 years ago), but I only had pictures to follow and had to substitute a lot of ingredients. I am so delighted to see this video from you, Kunihiro! As always, good work and thank you for sharing it and how to do it, with the world! Stay safe and keep on being awesome!
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Okonomiyaki is a simple yet beloved dish in my region, the Kansai region. While many Okonomiyaki restaurants now serve fancier versions, we still cherish the simplicity and authenticity of the homemade recipe. In my experience, the key to a delicious Okonomiyaki lies in the careful combination of cabbage and batter, as well as getting the ratio just right. By keeping these things in mind, you're sure to create a tasty Okonomiyaki. Fortunately, all the essential ingredients are available in the US, so please give this recipe a try. 😊 I'm always happy to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support. Stay safe and healthy. ☺️
@Lucasub-Seiyuu
2 ай бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 Thank you for the reply, Kunihiro! I'll definitely try making it again with your helpful video! I was able to track down the ingredients, as you mentioned. It helped a lot that an Asian grocery store opened up half a year ago in my area, so getting a lot of ingredients are much easier now. I've always been fascinated with this dish since I saw images of it when I was a kid, so it will be fun to try a successful version of it. I hope you and your family will stay safe and healthy, as well! おおきに!w
Another fantastic recipe from the best Japanese cook on KZread! I love these recipes and have learned so much from them. Thank you again.
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your support! I hope you'll give this recipe a try.😋
I like that silver plaque and the "sushi with Kunihiro" logo. great recipe and demonstration! thank you, Mr. Kunihiro!
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your support! I finally got it. 😊
I really appreciate the time you take to teach each step so clearly!
@sushibykunihiro7534
24 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words. All my efforts have paid off.😊
Arigato Master. I'm very happy I found this recipe. I just subscribed because it is easy to understand you. Blessings!
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.😊
Thank you for sharing your technique and recipe. I've always wanted to try this.
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
This is a very authentic okonomiyaki recipe. If you enjoy this recipe, you can try with different ingredients, such as shrimps and squid next time. Please enjoy~.😊
I'm so glad to see your videos again! One of my favorite cooking youtubers :)
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your support! I hope you'll like this Okonomiyaki.😋
I like the camera angle, it makes it easier for the person making it to understand the cooking process. Now I know how to make this in a way that makes sense to me.
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you found my video easy to understand. Have fun cooking Okonomiyaki, and I hope it'll turn out delicious. Thank you so much for watching.😊
very tasty and simple to make. I added shredded carrots to mine for more veggies and omitted bacon for a delicious vegetarian treat. This is now on our family's meal rotation. Thank you for sharing!
@sushibykunihiro7534
20 сағат бұрын
So happy to hear your family enjoyed the dish. I've never tried vegetarian version. I'll definitely try that.😋 Thank you so much for letting me know.
Let's go Kunihiro! 1M subs!
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Yes! Only 860k more subscribers.👍🤣
I grew up in Kansai Japan, my mom used to make Okonomiyaki every week!! Just watching this video brought me so many memories.... made me homesick!! I definitely make it soon. Thank you!!!
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
This is the Okonomiyaki I grew up eating every week. I hope you'll like it. Actually, the alternative to the Okonomiyaki sauce is much tastier than a store bought. Please give it a try.😊
yayyy!!! I'm sooOooo glad you're back!!... feeling refreshed healthy n looks like you brought a personal tasty treat.... I'll make this using these directions n will locate the mountain yam!!!... I also appreciate the alternative ingredients in your detailed description, I know many will also be thrilled if they don't have certain ingredients.... much thanks n care always!!... ❤️🥓🍠❤️
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your warm welcome back! I hope you enjoy making Okonomiyaki, and I'm sure you'll find the mountain yam to be a wonderful addition. Your support and kind words truly mean a lot to me. Take care always! 😊
@ellebenenati7787
2 ай бұрын
@sushibykunihiro7534 I have a true amount of quality knowledgeable lovas of food ingredients techniques n all of you have personally n this is some of what I gravitate towards nooo need for certain camera shots glitzy all the time cookware that's unattainable for many ect the flaws are normal n nooo such thing as total perfection it's daunting to live up to n how long can that last anyways!?.!?.!?. woah!!... I started coming to learn about foods n ingredients from others round the world knowing more than myself saying hiii to other's enjoying food-porn n attempting to honor it create it themselves eat n have that eyes rolling in back of the head experience everything stops n for a moment alls rite within the universe even for a few moments.... ❤️🍙❤️
@ellebenenati7787
2 ай бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 have a true amount of quality knowledgeable lovas of food ingredients techniques n all of you have personally n this is some of what I gravitate towards nooo need for certain camera shots glitzy all the time cookware that's unattainable for many ect the flaws are normal n nooo such thing as total perfection it's daunting to live up to n how long can that last anyways!?.!?.!?. woah!!... I started coming to learn about foods n ingredients from others round the world knowing more than myself saying hiii to other's enjoying food-porn n attempting to honor it create it themselves eat n have that eyes rolling in back of the head experience everything stops n for a moment alls rite within the universe even for a few moments.... ❤🍙❤️
That looks so nice. I will surely try it. Thank you.
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
I hope you'll enjoy~.😋 Thank you so much for watching my new video.
Perfect! We just made 4! Delicious!!!
@sushibykunihiro7534
Ай бұрын
I'm so happy to hear your Okonomiyaki turned out delicious. Thank you so much for letting me know. 😊
Yummy!
Thank you!
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching too.😊
2nd video of yours that I've just watched, Such tasty dishes and so clearly and thoughtfully explained how to make. Great job and thanks!
@sushibykunihiro7534
24 күн бұрын
Than you so much for watching my videos. I'm so happy to hear you found my videos helpful.😊
I tried this recipe and this is very delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
@sushibykunihiro7534
Ай бұрын
Great to hear! Thank you so much for letting me know. 😊🙏
It’s absolutely delicious 🎉 wonderful meal again❤I and Charmander are proud of you 👏
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😋 I'll cook it again soon for you two.
Thank you for sharing. Watching from Guam. Happy Easter.🐰🐰🐰
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Happy easter to you too. I hope you had a good time.😊 Thank you for watching.🙏
I'll do it, for sure
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
I hope you'll enjoy the dish. Thank you so much for watching!😊
I tried Okonomiyaki once when I visited Japan and it was amazing. So I decided to try and make one but it took me a while to gathered the necessary ingredients. Especially the onkono sauce and Japanese mayonnaise but fortunately I found a store that sells Japanese products. The results was amazing for my first time your video was so helpful thank you.
@sushibykunihiro7534
Ай бұрын
I'm so happy to hear that You succeeded. Thank you so much for letting me know. Have a wonderful day.😊
One of the best okonomiyaki receipes I have seen and tried so far.
@sushibykunihiro7534
Ай бұрын
I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you so much for your compliment.😊🙏
I love it.....'Oishiisou.💖💖💖
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Arigato~. Please give it a try.😊
I enjoy watching your videos. Am trying to follow your recipes. More videos please. Very precise.
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
More videos are on the way. Thank you so much for your support!
The best okonomiaky video presentation 🎉 I'm cooking now and I'm so delighted by the results
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for trying the recipe. So happy to hear it turned out delicious.😊
awesome thank you for sharing
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching my new video right away! I appreciate your support.😊🙏
Marvellous , thank you for sharing your recipe , its delicious 😋
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thank you so much for watching!😊
@auntydannskitchen3009
2 ай бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 you're welcome. Good night
love that dish😁😁😁😁
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
I hope you'll enjoy this okonomiyaki recipe. Thank you for watching my new video right away.😊🙏
@carlitoregacho1057
2 ай бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 you're welcome😊😊😊 waiting for your next video
Thank you so much 🙏 💓
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for watching my new video.😊🙏
if he is my cooking teacher, definitely i will become the best cooker in my family🥰honestly your videos are awesome👍👍👏👏
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the compliment. Let's improve together. I still have a lot to learn.😊
Wow ❤
@sushibykunihiro7534
21 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! 😊🙏
i want to go to japan plus okonomiyaki is my favourite japanese food
@sushibykunihiro7534
24 күн бұрын
Then, you definitely must visit Osaka. 😋
Great recipe, I’m in Australia but have traveled in Japan, thank you. I have subscribed
@sushibykunihiro7534
19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing! Please give this Okonomiyaki recipe a try. It's just like one in Osaka.😋
Chef is rocki'n it. Please keep doing what you are doing - you are on a rocket to the top! Thank you, new subscriber here...
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel. I appreciate your kind words. 😊🙏
Delicious
@sushibykunihiro7534
10 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. 😊 Please enjoy tasty Okonomiyaki.
I’m new to your channel. Was sooooo excited when I found this recipe. I had it many times when I visited Sendai. It is a wonderful dish!!!!❤
@sushibykunihiro7534
19 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you found me. My wife is from Sendai, so I visited there several times. I didn't know Sendai has a good Okonomiyaki place. But, I didn't know Sendai has a good Okonomiyaki place. I'll look for one next time I'm there.😊
@christopherhowison5873
19 күн бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 Sendai is the sister city to my hometown in California. I was there (in the early 90’s) during the Tanabata festival. I was in the parade that carried the shrine. Loved all of it!!! So many have no idea just how magical and beautiful Japan is. I can’t wait to come Back.
Great recipe !
@sushibykunihiro7534
21 күн бұрын
Thank you very much. I hope you'll give it a try.😊
@saronnpov2687
21 күн бұрын
I have ! It’s amazing.
Okonomiyaki es mi comida favorita!
@sushibykunihiro7534
24 күн бұрын
I'm so glad! Please give this easy and delicious recipe a try.😋
Thank you! Looks delicious and I will make it. Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Being third Japanese Canadian I never grew up with okonomiyaki but have always wanted to try it. Really enjoy subscribing to your channel
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Third generation Japanese people in Canada don't eat Japanese food much? I've met only until second generations. I'm so curious..☺️
Verry good👍😋
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching my new video. 😊
Bonjour de France Chef ! Merci pour le partage j'adore l'okonomiaki avec une préférence pour la version Hiroshima ❤
@sushibykunihiro7534
Ай бұрын
I visited Hiroshima last year and tried real Hiroshima version for the first time. It was delicious. 😋
Thank you Kunihiro-san! I will definitely try this recipe this weekend 😋
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Hope you like it! Thank you so much for watching.😊
Visiting my Asian grocery store soon!
@sushibykunihiro7534
8 сағат бұрын
I hope you can find all the ingredients there. Thank you for watching. Good luck. 👍
Good video
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for watching.😊
Hey I just want to let you know keep on cooking and the good work your an amazing chef❤
@sushibykunihiro7534
Ай бұрын
Thank you!! Your kind words encourage me to keep making new content.😊
@Chefkid-24Boston
Ай бұрын
No problem I love your channel and the food you cook
@Chefkid-24Boston
Ай бұрын
So keep on doing what your doing you make a lot of hearts ful❤l of
@Chefkid-24Boston
Ай бұрын
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thank you very much for explaining details . I tried it once bak in the day, but it was not really good. Now I see, what to improve ))
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. I hope your Okonomiyaki will turn out delicious. The ratio of batter to cabbage is the most important part.😊
I'm your new subscriber from America
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing! I appreciate it.😊
This looks delicious. I imagine that, like most pancakes around the world, there are many variations on extra or different add-ins. What varieties do you like? I would imagine a seafood version is delicious, too.
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
I also enjoy adding seafood such as Shrimp and Squid to Okonomiyaki along with pork belly. But my No 1favorite is the straightforward Cabbage and Pork belly combination. 😋
Hi Chef Kunihiro, thank you for teaching us how to make this! Is there a difference between Okonomiaki sauce and Takoyaki sauce?
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
They are definitely similar. Only differences are takoyaki sauce is a little sweeter and thicker. I sometimes use takoyaki sauce for my okonomiyaki. It’s still delicious. So you can use them interchangeably. Thank you for the comment.😁
Wow thank you very much for sharing, this is one of my favourites too, just wondering if you know the protein content of that flour as it just may be called something else in another country. Also what brand dashi powder do you use.. I will definitely give this a try very soon.
@sushibykunihiro7534
Ай бұрын
Cake flour in Japan and the US contains about 7-9% protein. And all purpose flour contains 10-12% protein. Cake flour is plain wheat flour with finer particles and less protein content compared to all purpose flour. And for Dashi powder, I usually use Hondashi Instant Dashi. I hope it'll help. Thank you so much for watching.😊
My 31 yo son is gluten free. I use all purpose 1:1 GF flour, and rice crispies for the crunch
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Rice crispies is a good idea. I never thought about them. I must try next time. 😁
It would be nice if you made more videos. More frequently
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
I'll try to make videos more frequently. Thank you so much for watching my new video..😊
@Nefertiti0403
2 ай бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 You’re really nice to watch. I truly enjoy them
Do you have or do u work in a restaurant in SoCal by any chance? I would love to go eat!
@sushibykunihiro7534
Ай бұрын
I used to run a Japanese restaurant named Sushi By H in West Los Angeles. I closed it and retired back in 2019.
@MilenaKoncar
Ай бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 ohhh wow... what a waste.... we would all enjoy your food... what a pity.
Hi.. can u teach me more .. I am having a small japanese eatery place here to philippines.. yurushiku kudasai.
I've had this in Hiroshima, their style! So now I'm going to make your original version tonight. I'm going to have to guess how the tempura bits are made, but that should be straight forward🥴, I hope! I'll let you know how I get on. Well I did it, and it turned out vey well. Not having Kewpie mayo', I followed your instruction, I have to say this was the least successful part, as it was too runny and not very rich. Maybe adding an extra egg yolk could help it in future? I particularly liked your suggestion of mixing most ingredients in a bowl beforehand. All I have to do now is practice the 'flipping-over' -a required art!
@sushibykunihiro7534
20 сағат бұрын
Thank you for watching the video. 😊 Flipping over part will be so much easier with a bigger turner.
Takoyaki and ramen, please
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Yes, I will definitely. Thank you so much for your suggestions.😊🙏
Do Japanese ppl ever mix up the pancake ingredients? Like adding bits of meat, green onion, etc? I bought the katsuoboshi grinder and a couple expensive extremely hard fish, so far I stink at grinding it..I just make “fish dust,” but the miso soup I made with the dashi I made from it was the best tasting I ever made..
I’m a new subscriber to your channel and was amaze how delicious and easy to make your recipes. However in this recipe you use pork. I do not eat pork. Can I substitute other meat instead?
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Yes, you can. But please make sure to slice it thinly otherwise the meat won't cook thoroughly. And, I recommend using relatively fatty part of meat. Fattier meat makes Okonomiyaki tastier. Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel. 😊
@rioqueliza9714
2 ай бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 thank you very much
母のお好み焼きが恋しいです。母は金曜日にいつも作ってくれます。
@sushibykunihiro7534
4 күн бұрын
お母さんは、関西の人ですか? 僕のお好み焼きが、お母さんの作るお好み焼きに似てれば良いのですが。☺️
@jamiemathieson3289
4 күн бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 はい、私たちは神戸から来ました. 私の父はイギリス人です
Have you ever been told you sound similar to the voice actor of Francis from Cooking with the Dog?
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Yes. So many times.🤣 But, I'm not him.
@TheHighrailer
2 ай бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 now I know for sure! Thank you, I love watching your videos!
We don't have the sauce here in Tampa. Please, pretty please make a sauce recipe.
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
I mentioned alternatives to Okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise. Also please check the description below the video.😊
@ellebenenati7787
2 ай бұрын
angie definitely click on the description found top right it's called a couple things like the three dot menu or the meatballs menu n well this is a cooking show sooo I thought the meatball menu was cute but nonetheless now you know what it is n where to find it.... I'm hungry again so I'll heat-up my homemade frozen dumpling-guys n the crunchy chili oil umami-bomb dipping sauce, recipes are great but tasting n creating a sauce you can't live without is priceless!!... (well for me n other's of us....)
I’d love to make this but just leave pork out or substitute it. I’ll literally eat ANYTHING but pork lol
@sushibykunihiro7534
Ай бұрын
That's fine. Beef and chicken also make tasty Okonomiyaki.😊
@xepturate
Ай бұрын
@@sushibykunihiro7534 nice! I didn’t want to make it and leave something major out lol
stop scraping the cutting board with the blade of your knife
I do not see you have any Osaka accent when you speak Japanese.
Nice 👍 😃. Thanks 😃
@sushibykunihiro7534
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching my new video. 😊