09/27/2025
Japanese-Inspired Cabbage Pancakes with Yum Yum Sauce
Looking for a fun, flavorful twist on dinner? These Japanese-inspired chicken & cabbage pancakes are our take on okonomiyaki—a savory Japanese street food classic made pancake-style.
🥢 Ingredients
For the Pancakes
• 1 tbsp avocado oil (plus more for cooking)
• 1½ cups shredded cabbage
• 1 lb ground chicken (or shredded cooked chicken)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
• 2 scallions, chopped
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Yum Yum Sauce
• 1 cup avocado mayo
• 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp coconut sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
To Garnish
Sesame seeds + extra scallions
Instructions
1. Cook the veggies & chicken: Sauté cabbage in 1 tbsp oil for 3–5 min until softened. Set aside. Cook chicken separately until fully done.
2. Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add cabbage, chicken, almond flour, soy sauce, fish sauce, half the scallions, salt & pepper. Mix well.
3. Cook the pancakes: Heat skillet with oil. Drop ½ cup batter, flatten into a 4-inch circle. Cook 3–4 min per side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
4. Mix the sauce: Stir mayo, sriracha, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, paprika & cayenne. Thin with water if needed. Chill 30–60 min for best flavor.
5. Serve: Drizzle pancakes with yum yum sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds & scallions.
