Japanese Savory Pancake
A quick and satisfying savory pancake packed with cabbage, green onions, and crispy pork bits. Golden and crispy on the outside, tender inside, topped with sesame and fresh mint.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup water
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 3 stalks sliced green onions
- 4 oz diced pork belly or bacon
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup water, and 1 egg until just combined; batter should be lumpy. Stir in 2 cups shredded cabbage and 3 sliced green onions.
- 2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add 4 oz diced pork and cook until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove pork, leaving drippings in pan.
- 3
Pour batter into the hot skillet, spreading evenly. Scatter cooked pork over top. Cook until bottom is golden and set, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Flip pancake carefully. Cook until other side is golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes more. Slide onto a plate.
- 5
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and torn mint leaves. Cut into wedges and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- whisk
- large nonstick skillet
- spatula
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