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Printed September 2, 2026
Printed September 2, 2026
Cooking Without Limits
No-Flip Okonomiyaki Frittata
Japan's savory pancake meets Italian frittata technique—start on the stove, finish in the oven, never flip. All the umami, none of the stress.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- Sesame seeds for topping
Preparation
Okonomiyaki—literally 'how you like it'—is the ultimate customizable dish. Traditional versions require flipping a large, soft pancake, which can fall apart. This hybrid approach delivers the same flavors in a more forgiving format.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs with flour, soy sauce, and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in cabbage and half the scallions until well coated.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Pour in the entire mixture and spread evenly.
- Cook on the stove for 5 minutes without touching until the bottom sets.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until top is set and lightly golden.
- While baking, mix mayonnaise and sriracha together.
- Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo, sprinkle with remaining scallions and sesame seeds.
Cut into wedges and serve. Add cooked shrimp, bacon, or keep it vegetarian. The texture is custardy inside with crispy edges—completely different from a pancake but equally satisfying.
