Lisako's Cabbage Pancakes - Okonomiyaki

Served as a dinner meal, this is a savory vegetable pancake introduced to us by our international student from Japan.

Recipe quantities are per-person.  These are made individually in an 8" fry pan.

Whisk together in a small bowl until smooth:

1/3 cup flour

1/4 cup water or milk or stock

1/2 tsp vegetable herb mix

Add:

about 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage

1 large egg

(Add optional extras if desired: chopped green onions, tiny shrimp or other seafood, cooked bacon, shredded cheese)

Mix until evenly coated.

In a frypan pre-heated to medium with a splash of oil, pour mixture and press down to form an even, cohesive mass. Cook uncovered for 3-5 minutes until pancake slides when the pan is shuffled a bit.  Using the lid or a plate, slide the pancake onto the up-turned lid, then place the frypan face down over the pancake.  Holding the lid to the pan, flip the pancake back into the frypan and return to the hot element and cook the second side, covered, for about 5 minutes.  Repeat the procedure to flip one more time and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Slide onto a plate and serve with a light spread of mayonnaise and yakisoba or Okonomi sauce or other savory topping.