Okonomiyaki (Keto)

Keto Okonomiyaki is a delightful Japanese savory pancake made with low-carb ingredients, perfect for those following a ketogenic diet. This dish offers a unique blend of flavors and textures, creating a satisfying appetizer that is both delicious and healthy.

Okonomiyaki (Keto)
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cauliflower rice - 200 grams
  • Eggs - 2 large
  • Shredded cabbage - 100 grams
  • Green onions - 3 stalks, chopped
  • Bacon - 50 grams, cooked and chopped
  • Almond flour - 30 grams
  • Psyllium husk - 1 tablespoon
  • Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
  • Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Cooking oil (for frying) - 2 tablespoons
  • Keto-friendly mayonnaise - for serving
  • Sugar-free okonomiyaki sauce - for drizzling
  • Nori (seaweed) flakes - for garnish

Steps

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cauliflower rice, shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, and cooked bacon.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, soy sauce, almond flour, psyllium husk, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into the vegetable mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Scoop half of the mixture into the skillet, forming a pancake about 1.5 cm thick.
  6. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on one side, then carefully flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary.
  8. Remove the pancakes from the skillet and let them cool slightly.
  9. Serve warm, drizzled with keto-friendly mayonnaise and sugar-free okonomiyaki sauce, and sprinkle with nori flakes.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
  • High in fiber from vegetables, which aids digestion.

Tags

JapaneseKetoAppetizer