I first began making these delectable dishes in 2019 after seeing them on my friend’s blog (in hiatus at the moment). But now that we are doing a low-carb diet I still wanted to make them so I came up with this alternate recipe. The flavours are still there but the carb quotient is far less. We enjoy a variety of ethnic foods so this version will be on our menu plan.
Low-Carb Okonomiyaki (Savoury Japanese Pancake)
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 15 g butter, room temperature
- 15 g cream cheese, room temperature
- 30 g lupin flour
- 15 g flaxmeal
- 2.5 g baking powder
- 1 g salt
- 1 large egg
- 15 mL water
- 15 mL soy sauce
- 10 g monk fruit/ Erythritol
- 200 g cabbage, finely shredded
- 30 g Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 100 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions:
- Combine all of the ingredients but the shredded cabbage and Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Add the shredded cabbage to the cheese mixture, and mix well to coat evenly.
- Preheat a cast iron or nonstick skillet to medium heat. Line the bottom of the pan with a parchment circle that is larger than the pancake. Sprinkle the cheese on the parchment and allow it to melt and begin to render. Then evenly distribute the cabbage mixture over the cheese, nestle the shrimp into the cabbage evenly. Cook, covered for 5-7 minutes.
- Flip and cook and additional 5-7 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked. You may need to flip one more time to crisp up the cheese on the bottom.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of mayo, a sprinkle of bonito flakes, toasted sesame seeds and julienned nori.
Notes:
- I used the cheese to help crisp up the bottom crust and it worked out well.
- To make it easier to flip, place a piece of parchment under the pancake so you can easily lift and flip it.
Ooh I like the sound of this version Eva! I love okonomiyaki but it can be quite heavy.
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Your version sounds absolutely delicious! It’s wonderful that you found a way to adapt this classic Japanese dish to fit your low-carb diet while still preserving its delicious flavors.
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Eva, your Japanese pancakes look delightful. What a creative way to enjoy less carbs but without removing the layers of favors.
Best,
Velva
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Gorgeous! The Asians are the best at savory pancakes I think. Plus you get to dip them.
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Sounds like a wonderful meal! I usually eat 5 carbs a day…but my husband is a carb-addict.
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Sounds yummy, Eva! It would make a great Lenten meal.
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