Okonomiyaki

[kcanadensis]

So I surfed the tags and found some entries about Japanese mayo and one that was sort of about Okonomiyaki but not that helpful to me. So here's a brand new post. What do you sub for the eggs? I saw a mention of silken tofu, but how much, and what do you do to it? It's been a very long time since I've made okonomiyaki because I just assumed it was

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[kcanadensis]

Thing is, Veganaise is the only thing we have up here. Maybe once we move downstate I'll have more options :[

[twoborgs]

Veganaise is awesome on okonomiyaki, with a bit of dark soy sauce on top in place of the traditional okonomiyaki sauce. Or, if you can get it, Vegetable Bulldog sauce!

I normally use ground flax seed mixed with water in place of the eggs, and it turns out great!

[fe]

Vegetable Bulldog Sauce FTW!

from Japanese contemporary & traditional/Miyoko Schinner

[nepenthes59]

Savory Vegetable Pancakes - okonomiyaki
2 cups water
1/4 pound regular tofu
2 1/2 cups whole pastry flour or unbleached white flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspons baking powder
4 to 5 cups thinly sliced or slivered vegetables
onions, carrot matchsticks, cabbage, broccoli
green beans, mushrooms etc.

puree water & tofu in blender until smooth
combine flour, salt & baking powder in a large bowl
and mix well

Pour the liquid mixture and mix lightly Add the vegetables and mix well to combine

Cook large pancakes on a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium-low heat until browned on both sides Serve while hot with soy sauce or tonkatsu sauce

[veganvalentine]

I'm currently living in Tokyo... I recommend getting the Japan Vegan Restaurant Pocketguide: http://veganjapan.net/
Where are you staying/traveling? Will you be staying in a hotel and thus be mostly eating out? I'm happy to answer any questions you have...

[kcanadensis]

We'll be primarily in Hikone, taking trips to Nara and Kyoto and probably other surrounding areas. We're there to look at visual culture (architecture, art..) I think we'll mostly be eating group meals, so I'm not sure how much we will get to choose our own places to eat.

[veganvalentine]

Hmmm well that might make things difficult. I would recommend learning the kanji for the different kinds of meat, so that you know to avoid them. I have not yet been to Kyoto (I'm going at the end of March), but that pocketguide book does have a list of vegan friendly places in Kyoto...
You could also get a vegan passport

[surlygrrrly]

I make it with a flax egg and it is wonderful! I top the pancakes with vegetarian oyster sauce, Veganaise, and seaweed sprinkles. To die for!