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Japanese Cabbage Pancake

Deliciously Simple Japanese Cabbage Pancake for Quick Meals

This Japanese Cabbage Pancake is a quick and easy vegetarian dish that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes
  • 1 head cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fine-grain salt for flavor and tenderness
  • 2 large eggs well beaten
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons oil for frying neutral-flavored
For Toppings
  • 4 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by finely shredding the head of cabbage, grating the carrots, and thinly slicing the onions. In a colander, mix the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced onions with fine-grain salt. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes; this will help draw out moisture from the vegetables.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, light soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and all-purpose flour, continuing until you achieve a smooth batter.
  3. Gently fold the salted vegetable mixture into the batter until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Place a large skillet on medium-high heat and add a couple of tablespoons of neutral cooking oil. Allow the skillet to preheat for about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the batter to form larger pancakes and cook until the edges turn golden brown and the center starts to bubble, taking about 5 minutes.
  6. Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a plate and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving, customising with toppings like Japanese mayonnaise, pickled ginger, or scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different shredded vegetables like zucchini or spinach for a unique twist on this classic recipe.

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