[Recipes] Japanese Cabbage Pancake

Ingredients
For the Pancake:
- 3 scallions (separated into white and green parts)
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage (from 1 small head)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari), divided
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola)
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or vegetarian Worcestershire)
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Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cabbage Mixture
- Slice the scallions, separating the white and green parts.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, sliced white scallions, flour, grated ginger, eggs, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Stir until well mixed.
Step 2: Cook the Pancake
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cabbage mixture to the skillet, pressing it to flatten and cover the bottom of the pan.
- Cover and cook for about 8 minutes, until the bottom is golden.
- Carefully flip the pancake and cook, uncovered, for about 5 more minutes until golden on both sides.
- Transfer the pancake to a serving platter.
Step 3: Prepare the Sauces
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and 2 teaspoons of water.
- In another small bowl, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
Step 4: Serve
- Drizzle both sauces over the pancake and sprinkle with sliced green scallions.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
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- For added protein, mix in chopped cooked shrimp, bacon, or ham into the batter before cooking.
- You can use purple cabbage instead of green, but it will affect the appearance.
- Substitute gluten-free flour or cornstarch for extra crispiness.