Mini okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes)

Ingredients


  • 2 large zucchini, coarsely grated
  • 1 tablespoon onion, grated
  • 2/3 cup (100g) plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • Kewpie mayonnaise (see Notes)
  • 2 tablespoons Japanese pickled ginger
  • Togarashi, to serve (optional) (see Notes)

Description

  • 1.

    Place the zucchini and onion in a bowl with 1 tsp salt, then toss to combine and set aside for 20 minutes to draw out liquid. Squeeze out the excess liquid and discard.

  • 2.

    Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add the egg and 2 tbs cold water then season and lightly whisk until thick and smooth. Add the zucchini mixture, then stir to combine.

  • 3.

    Heat the oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Working in batches, drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the pan and cook for 3 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through.

  • 4.

    To serve, top each pancake with 1/2 tsp barbecue sauce, stripes of mayonnaise, pickled ginger and togarashi, if using.