For Pancake:

1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl until smooth. Add vegetables. Stir until well coated.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat and brush with vegetable oil. Add 1 scant cupful of batter, spreading to about 6 inches. Cook pancake 4-5 min. on each side or until deeply browned and firm in center. Repeat with remaining batter, adding additional oil as needed.

For Sauce:

1. Whisk ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Drizzle over pancakes.

YIELD
4 servings

TIPS

These savory Japanese pancakes are a popular street food snack and easily customized. Okonomi means “your choice” so feel free to substitute other vegetables along with the cabbage. Meats such as ham, crab, small shrimp or chopped bacon can be added to skillet before topping with the pancake batter.

Traditional garnishes can also include bonito flakes (dried tuna), mayonnaise, pickled ginger and dried seaweed powder.