Sourdough Okonomiyaki (Savory Japanese Pancake) 🥞🔥

Why This Dish?

Okonomiyaki is like a savory Japanese pancake-meets-pizza, packed with veggies, umami goodness, and topped with a drizzle of sweet-salty sauce. But here’s where we level up—using sourdough discard to create an extra-light, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside masterpiece!

🛠️ The Magic Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sourdough discard (for a light, fermented base)

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup dashi (or water) (adds deep umami flavor)

• 1 egg (to bind it all together)

• 1 cup shredded cabbage (essential crunch)

• 1/4 cup shredded carrots (for color & sweetness)

• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

• 1/2 tsp soy sauce

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp baking powder (for extra fluffiness)

• Toppings: Okonomiyaki sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, nori strips

⚡️ How to Make It:

1️⃣ Mix the Batter: Whisk together sourdough discard, flour, dashi, egg, soy sauce, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
2️⃣ Add the Veggies: Fold in cabbage, carrots, and green onions until well combined.
3️⃣ Cook It Up: Heat a pan with a little oil, pour in the batter, and cook until golden on both sides (about 4 minutes per side).
4️⃣ Top & Serve: Drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, and sprinkle bonito flakes & nori on top!

🔥 Bonus Tips:

✔ Want protein? Add shrimp, bacon, or tofu to the batter.
✔ No dashi? Replace with water + a splash of soy sauce.
✔ Extra crispy? Cook it on medium-low heat for longer to crisp up the edges!