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Japanese Prawn and Bacon Okonomiyaki (Savory Pancake)
A hearty Japanese savory pancake packed with cabbage, bean sprouts, juicy prawns and smoky bacon, finished with okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayo and bonito flakes. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Critical Success Points
- • Squeezing out excess moisture from the shredded cabbage
- • Using sparkling water to lighten the batter
- • Flipping the heavy pancake safely
- • Adding okonomiyaki sauce at the end to avoid burning the sugars
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can cause severe burns – use a splatter guard if needed.
- • Raw prawns must be cooked through; ensure the interior reaches 63 °C.
- • Handle raw eggs with clean hands to avoid salmonella.
- • Use a sturdy spatula and keep fingers clear when flipping the pancake.
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