Japanese Okonomiyaki-Style Cabbage Egg Skillet (Low-Carb)
Savory okonomiyaki-inspired cabbage and egg skillet with tangy sauce—snack portions with satisfying chew.

Total
40 min
Prep
22 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 6 cups cabbage (finely shredded)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce (check for allergens)(optional)
- 2 tbsp ketchup (sugar-free if possible)
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp bonito flakes (optional)(optional)
- 1 sheet nori strips (optional)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk eggs with soy sauce and black pepper.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high with 1 tbsp oil. Add cabbage and cook 5–6 minutes until slightly softened; stir frequently.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Push cabbage to the sides and pour egg mixture into the center; cook 1–2 minutes until beginning to set.
- 4
Fold egg through cabbage until evenly coated and thickened, 3–4 minutes.
- 5
Mix rice vinegar, ketchup, and (if using) Worcestershire to make a quick sauce. Drizzle over the skillet.
- 6
Cook 1 minute to glaze. Slice into 8 wedges. Top with bonito flakes and nori if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
240
12% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
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