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Okonomiyaki-Inspired Crispy Rice

Okonomiyaki-Inspired Crispy Rice

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 50 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Proteins

    • 🥓 4 slices thick-cut bacon

  • Grains

    • 🍚 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking white rice

  • Seasonings and Condiments

    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 🍶 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 🍅 1/4 cup ketchup
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 🌰 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

  • Vegetables and Aromatics

    • 🧅 2 medium scallions
    • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

  • Oils and Fats

    • 2 tablespoons canola oil

  • Dairy

    • 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Reserve drippings.

3

Microwave rice with salt and water until al dente, about 4 minutes.

4

Slice scallions and sauté light green parts, cabbage, garlic, and ginger in skillet until softened.

5

Combine rice, cooked vegetables, bacon, mayonnaise, and soy sauce in a bowl.

6

Heat oil and bacon drippings in a skillet, add rice mixture, flatten, and poke holes for steam.

7

Cook rice in the skillet until edges brown, then bake in the oven for 30–35 minutes until crispy.

8

Prepare Okonomiyaki sauce by whisking ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce together.

9

Drizzle sauces over baked rice, garnish with scallions, bacon, sesame seeds, and optional aonori or bonito flakes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

446

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 32
    Carbs
  • 32
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, consider adding aonori flakes or bonito flakes as garnish.Make sure to use a cast-iron skillet to achieve an even crispy crust.You can substitute regular mayonnaise if Kewpie mayonnaise is unavailable.