Trader Joe’s has been rolling out a variety of frozen Asian-inspired dishes lately and most have been surprisingly impressive. I’ve only ever had okonomiyaki at restaurants, so I was intrigued to see a frozen version on their shelves. Of course, I had to grab it and give it a try! Read on for my Trader Joe’s okonomiyaki Japanese vegetable pancake review.
About Trader Joe’s Okonomiyaki Japanese Vegetable Pancake
One package of Trader Joe’s Frozen Okonomiyaki Japanese Vegetable Pancake costs $4.99. It includes a frozen pancake, a packet of sauce, and a packet of tuna flakes. ‘Okonomi’ means ‘as you like it,’ and ‘yaki’ means ‘grilled.’ These savory pancakes are popular in Japan and can be made with a variety of proteins, vegetables, and toppings.
Rating
The okonomiyaki came out crispy and golden on the outside, with a soft and dense interior. The cabbage had a nice chew for the texture. The included sauce was savory and sweet with a pleasant tang. Just note that it doesn’t come with Kewpie mayo, so you’ll need to add your own. The tuna flakes were full of flavor, but it might be too fishy for some people.
Trader Joe’s Okonomiyaki Japanese Vegetable Pancake Ingredients
- PANCAKE (CABBAGE, EGG, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CANOLA OIL, GREEN ONION, GRATED JAPANESE YAM, SKIPJACK TUNA POWDER, SALT, KELP EXTRACT [WATER, KELP, SALT], SUGAR, DRIED YEAST EXTRACT, BLACK PEPPER BLEND [CORN FLOUR, BLACK PEPPER, RICE FLOUR], GUAR GUM, DEXTRIN)
- SAUCE (WATER, SUGAR, MOLASSES, SALT, TOMATO PASTE, SOY SAUCE [SOYBEANS, WATER, SALT], MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, APPLE PUREE, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, ONION PUREE, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, DATE JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, SHIITAKE MUSHROOM POWDER)
- DRIED SKIPJACK TUNA FLAKES
- CONTAINS EGG, SOY, WHEAT, TUNA
CONTAINS EGG, SOY, WHEAT, TUNA.
Nutrition Facts
- Per serving: 1/2 package
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 7g
- Total Carbohydrate: 25g
- Total Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 5g
Cooking Instructions
Place the sauce packet in a bowl of water to thaw. Put the pancake on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 3 minutes. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-low heat. Cook the pancake for 2 minutes and 30 seconds with the lid on. Then flip it and cook uncovered for another 2 minutes and 30 seconds, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Drizzle the sauce over the pancake and sprinkle with the tuna flakes.
Microwave: Microwave on a microwave-safe plate for 4 minutes and 40 seconds or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
If you enjoyed this Trader Joe’s Okonomiyaki Vegetable Pancake review, you might also want to check out my Trader Joe’s Mini Taiyaki review.
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