Cabbage Okonomiyaki
A tender Japanese cabbage pancake, golden underneath and flecked with ginger and scallion greens. Cut it into wedges for an easy, cozy dinner.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Low-FODMAP and 19 more diets
Plan your dinnersGluten checks every recipe for everyone at your table. Free.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 400 g green cabbage, finely shredded
- 3 scallion greens, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ginger, finely grated
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Beat the eggs with ginger and scallion greens.
- Sauté cabbage in olive oil until softened.8 min timer
- Add water, cover, and cook until cabbage is very soft.5 min timer
- Pour in eggs, cover, and cook until firm throughout.8 min timer
- Slide onto a plate, set aside the kids' share, and cut.Kids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Cabbage pancake wedges
On the plate: Tender cabbage pancake wedges from the same pan.
Make it a game: Make a little fan with the wedges, then explore it at your own pace.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Eggs and cabbage make the pancake without grains, dairy or legumes.
- Gluten-free: The cabbage pancake uses eggs rather than flour.
- Anti-inflammatory: Cabbage and eggs cook gently in olive oil.
- Low-histamine: Fresh eggs and cabbage get their flavor from ginger and scallion greens.
- Kid (4–12): Tender cabbage pancake wedges are easy to pick up.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft cabbage and egg can be cut into small pieces.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
Cooking for more than one diet?
Add everyone you cook for, with their allergies, diets and ages. Gluten checks this recipe for each of them and tells you what to change for anyone who can’t eat it as written. It’s free to start.
Plan your dinnersMore Celiac recipes
Japanese Steamed Cod and Rice
Tender cod steams right in a cozy pot of ginger rice with soft zucchini and carrot. Fresh parsley and dill bring a gentle, fragrant finish.
Kids’ plate: Cod and Rice Bowls
Ginger Cod Rice Noodle Stir-Fry
Tender cod, springy rice noodles and ribbons of zucchini and carrot come together with fresh ginger and herbs. A gentle homemade takeout-style stir-fry with bright, savory flavor.
Kids’ plate: Cod and Rice Noodle Stir-Fry
Ginger and Scallion Cabbage Fritters
Golden cabbage fritters make a cozy, savory dinner. Ginger and scallion greens add a gentle lift.
Kids’ plate: Cabbage fritter bites
Beef and Cabbage Skillet
A cozy skillet of browned beef, sweet cabbage, and grated carrot, brightened with ginger and fresh herbs. Tender, savory crumbles make an easy dinner to scoop up.
Kids’ plate: Beef and Cabbage Skillet
Sweet Potato and Zucchini Frittata
Tender sweet potato and zucchini make this skillet frittata a cozy, golden dinner. Parsley adds a fresh finish.
Kids’ plate: Sweet Potato Frittata Bites
Chicken Chow Mein with Cabbage and Carrot
A homemade takeout-style favorite with tender chicken, slippery rice noodles and crisp-tender cabbage and carrot, finished with fresh ginger and herbs.
Kids’ plate: Chicken chow mein noodles
This recipe also fits: Hashimoto's recipes, Low-FODMAP recipes, GERD recipes, PCOS recipes, Anti-inflammatory recipes, Low-histamine recipes, Pregnancy recipes, Toddlers recipes, Dairy-free recipes, Alpha-gal recipes, Diabetes recipes, High blood pressure recipes, Heart health recipes, Gluten-free recipes, Crohn’s and colitis recipes, IBS recipes, High cholesterol recipes, Vegetarian recipes, Keto recipes, Low-GI recipes, Paleo recipes, Kid-friendly recipes, One pan recipes, Quick recipes, Date night recipes, Gluten-free dairy-free recipes, Gluten-free Asian recipes.