Seafood Okonomiyaki

Seafood Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake loaded with a medley of fresh seafood, offering a delightful umami flavor. This gluten-free version brings a crispy texture and hearty taste that pairs beautifully with a tangy sauce.

Ingredients

• Rice flour - 100 grams
• Tapioca starch - 30 grams
• Cornstarch - 20 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 200 milliliters
• Egg - 1 large
• Cabbage, finely shredded - 150 grams
• Green onions, chopped - 3 tablespoons
• Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 100 grams
• Squid, sliced - 100 grams
• Scallops - 100 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Okonomiyaki sauce - for drizzling
• Japanese mayonnaise - for drizzling
• Aonori (seaweed flakes) - for garnish
• Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, tapioca starch, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the water and egg until well blended.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
4. Fold in the shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, shrimp, squid, and scallops until evenly distributed.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
6. Pour half of the batter mixture into the skillet, spreading it into a circle about 1.5 cm thick.
7. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip using a spatula and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes on the other side.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
9. Once cooked, transfer the okonomiyaki to a serving plate, drizzle with okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise.
10. Sprinkle with aonori and katsuobushi before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from seafood, promoting muscle health.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from cabbage and green onions that support overall wellness.

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