Japanese Green Onion Pancake
This easy Japanese Green Onion Pancake is made with just a handful of pantry staples, yet it's packed with sweet, savory flavor. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, it's a budget friendly dish that's perfect as a snack, side dish, or quick meal.
If you have a bunch of green onions sitting in the fridge, this recipe is one you'll want to make again and again. With just a few everyday ingredients, you can turn them into a crispy, savory pancake that's incredibly satisfying.
As the green onions cook, their sharp flavor mellows into a natural sweetness, while the outside becomes beautifully golden and crisp. Enjoy it with your favorite sauce and mayonnaise, or customize it with pork belly, tempura flakes, or cheese for an even heartier version.
What you'll need
- 1 Japanese long green onion (negi)
- 2 tsp Japanese dashi powder
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp potato starch
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil
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- Okonomiyaki sauce, to taste
- Japanese mayonnaise, to taste
- Bonito flakes, to taste
- Sliced green onions, to taste
How to make it
Thinly slice the Japanese green onion on a diagonal. Place it in a bowl with the dashi powder and let it sit for about 5 minutes until slightly softened. Add the flour, potato starch, water, and egg, then mix well until the batter becomes slightly sticky.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium to low heat. Spread the batter into a round pancake and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown and the center is fully cooked.
Transfer to a serving plate and finish with okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Letting the green onions sit with the dashi powder before mixing helps draw out their natural sweetness and softens their texture.
- Cook slowly over medium low heat so the center cooks through while the outside develops a crisp, golden crust.
- Try adding sliced pork belly, tempura flakes, cheese, or shrimp for a heartier variation.
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