This one’s a bit of a twist on okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pancake) but made with instant noodles. It’s quick, crunchy on the outside, chewy in the middle, and you can top it with whatever protein you like. I went with prawns, but use whatever is in the fridge. It’s cheap, fast, and way better than it should be.
Category
Lunch
Servings
1
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
7 minutes
This one’s a bit of a twist on okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pancake) but made with instant noodles. It’s quick, crunchy on the outside, chewy in the middle, and you can top it with whatever protein you like. I went with prawns, but use whatever is in the fridge. It’s cheap, fast, and way better than it should be.
Ingredients
- 1 packet ramen
- 8 raw prawns, peeled
- 1 spring onion, sliced, white and green parts separated
- 100g (⅔ cup) plain flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- kewpie mayo and bulldog sauce, to serve
Directions
Place 500ml water in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Empty all the seasoning packets from the ramen noodles packet into the water. Stir to combine until water comes to a simmer.
- Add noodles and cook for 45 seconds, then stir to break up the noodles a little.
- Strain the noodles through a sieve, reserving the broth. Set the broth aside for 10 minutes to cool.
- Stir the spring onion whites through the broth, then the flour. Mix until well combined, then stir through the drained noodles.
- Heat the oil in a 25cm (10 in) frying pan over a high heat. Pour in the noodle batter and spread to an even thickness. Add the prawns on top and reduce heat to medium.
- Cook for 2 minutes or until the under side is browned, then carefully flip over to cook the other side. Cook for a further 2 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Drizzle the kewpie and bulldog sauce over the top then garnish with the green of the spring onion.
Recipe notes
Origins
This dish is inspired by the Japanese okonomiyaki, but using a staple favourite of noodles to get a similar result.
Cook support
Shake the pan a little as the pancake cooks to keep it from sticking and making it easier to turn.
Substitutions
You could choose another protein to add other than prawns, such as chicken, sliced frankfurter or sausage, chopped bacon, or for a vegetarian option try some tofu or chopped vegetables (broccoli, baby carrot, mushrooms).
Storage
This can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for several days.
