Okonomiyaki-Inspired Traybake

Name: Okonomiyaki-Inspired Traybake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. sesame oil; 200 g plain flour; 4 large eggs; 1/2 white cabbage, core removed and finely shredded; 50 g Cheddar, coarsely grated; 1 tbsp. soy sauce; 8 spring onions, finely sliced; 2 tbsp. ketchup; 1 tsp. runny honey; 1 tsp. soy sauce

This traybake combines the ingredients of the Japanese dish with the method of a toad in the hole. Top with sushi ginger and mayonnaise, if you like.

By Georgie D'Arcy ColesPublished: 17 August 2022

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You will not believe how cost effective this test traybake is-70p per portion! Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake dish but we've given ours a twist. A toad in the hole is baked with cabbage and cheese and then topped with tasty sauce.

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Cal/Serv:

435

Ingredients

For the bake

2 Tbsp.
sesame oil
200 g
plain flour
4
large eggs
1/2
white cabbage, core removed and finely shredded
50 g
Cheddar, coarsely grated
1 Tbsp.
soy sauce
8
spring onions, finely sliced

For the sauce

2 Tbsp.
ketchup
1 tsp.
runny honey
1 tsp.
soy sauce

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan) mark 7. For the bake, pour the oil into a roughly 25 x 30cm non-stick roasting tin and put into the oven to preheat for 5min.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix the flour and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the centre, add the eggs and stir gently to combine, adding 150ml water to create a smooth batter.
3. Step 3Mix in the cabbage, Cheddar, soy and most of the spring onions. Add mixture to the hot tin and spread to level. Return to the oven for 30min, or until golden and cooked through.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix all the sauce ingredients until combined. Set aside.
5. Step 5Remove tin from the oven and leave to cool for 5min. Sprinkle over the remaining spring onions, drizzle over the sauce and serve.