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Keto Okonomiyaki on a handmade pottery plate coated in mayo and pickled ginger.
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Keto Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake)

Keto Okonomiyaki! It's perfectly grilled goodness, where tender shreds of cabbage and crispy bites of bacon dance in harmony with luscious layers of melted cheese, all while staying faithful to your keto lifestyle.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Japanese, Keto
Diet: Gluten Free
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Servings: 3 large pancakes
Calories: 479kcal
Author: Megan Ellam

Ingredients

  • 250 g green cabbage
  • 2 spring onion sliced thinly
  • 1 egg
  • 70 g cream cheese
  • 80 g almond flour
  • 1 tbsp Dashi powder optional
  • 1 tbsp psyllium husks
  • 100 g bacon cut into strips, cooked until crispy
  • 80 g grated cheese or haloumi this is optional if you want to add more fat, and cheesy goodness
  • butter or coconut oil to fry
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil or butter, for frying
  • Mayonnaise to serve
  • 1 - 2 tbsp Okonomi Sauce to serve

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

  • Shred cabbage and place into large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon large patties of mixture into pan, leaving plenty of space to turn them. Cook until crispy and gold then turn and cook the other side. Serve with mayonnaise, Okonomiyaki Sauce and pickled ginger.

THERMOMIX METHOD

  • Place cabbage into mixer; chop 3 sec/speed 4, Scrape down sides of bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix 10 sec/speed 4
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon large patties of mixture into pan, leaving plenty of space to turn them. Cook until crispy and gold then turn and cook the other side. Serve with mayonnaise, Okonomiyaki Sauce and pickled ginger.

Notes

Dashi is found in Asian markets. Any spices of choices can be used in place.
The okonomiyaki can be keto in the fridge for up to 1 week. 
Can be frozen in a ziplock bag or airtight container.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 821IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 2mg | Magnesium: 23mg | Net Carbs: 6g