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Week of 9/22/25

Okonomiyaki Fried Rice
with shrimp / eggs / nori

Active: 25 Total: 25
Original GF Paleo Vegetarian
Okonomiyaki Fried Rice

Okonomiyaki, a Japanese vegetable pancake piled high with toppings, is a crowd-pleasing dish that tastes best when cooked to order. We've captured the essential flavors of this beloved dish in an easy-to-execute fried rice, so you can enjoy it any time you have a craving.
Smarts: Bonito flakes are tissue-thin shavings of dried fish. Look for them (along with nori and kewpie mayonnaise) in Asian markets or online. They’re worth seeking out for their mellow umami flavor, not to mention the fun way they ‘dance’ when spread over the hot rice!

Dependency
Deconstructed Kofta Lettuce Wraps
Tags
Quick and Easy, Dependent Meal Pairs
Proteins
Eggs, Shellfish
Cuisines
Asian - Japanese
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Ingredients

Metric
Servings:
4
Okonomi Sauce:
  • Soy sauce, low-sodium - 3 Tbsp
  • Ketchup - 2 Tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce - 1 Tbsp
  • Oyster sauce - 1 Tbsp
  • Oil, toasted sesame - 1 Tbsp
  • Honey - 1 Tbsp
Okonomiyaki Fried Rice:
  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 8 oz
  • Nori - 1 sheet , finely chopped or shredded (1 sheet = ~1/4 cup; sub crumbled seaweed crisps or furikake)
  • Green onions - 4 stalks , chopped, green and white parts combined
  • Eggs - 4
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
  • Coleslaw mix - 12 oz
  • Cooked rice (leftover from Monday) - ~3 cups
  • Bonito flakes (opt) - for serving
  • Kewpie mayonnaise - 2 Tbsp (sub any mayonnaise)
  • Sriracha (opt) - for serving

Prep

  1. Shrimp - Thaw if frozen and pat dry.

  2. Make sauce - Whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and honey. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  3. Nori - Use kitchen shears or a knife to finely chop the nori. Store in an airtight container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  4. Green onions - Prep as directed. (Can be done 1 day ahead)

  5. Eggs - Whisk eggs.

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Make

  1. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat with first portion of cooking oil. Pour in eggs and scramble until just set. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

  2. Return wok to the stove and increase heat to medium-high. Add second portion of cooking oil and add coleslaw mix to heated oil with a pinch of salt. Stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes to get it started cooking.

  3. Add shrimp to the wok and continue to stir fry until shrimp is opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.

  4. Fold in green onions, rice, eggs, and about half of the chopped nori (reserve the rest for serving).

  5. Pour in about two-thirds of the stir fry sauce (reserve the rest for serving). Toss everything together until evenly coated with sauce and heated through.

  6. Divide fried rice between serving plates. Top portions with reserved nori and bonito flakes (if using).

  7. Drizzle mayonnaise and reserved stir fry sauce over each serving, along with some sriracha (if using). Enjoy!

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