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    Okonomiyaki Fries

    By: Thomas Published: 20 Apr, 22 Updated: 20 Apr, 22 Leave a Comment

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    French fries inspired by the iconic Japanese okonomiyaki! These golden brown fries are drizzled with a sweet tomato sauce, vegan mayo, and sprinkled with green onions and aonori! It's saucy, packed with flavor and super easy to make!

    Vegan french fries topped with okonomiyaki sauce, mayo, aonori, and green onions.
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    • 📘 What is Okonomiyaki
    • 🥣 How to Make Okonomiyaki Fries
    • 📔 Tips
    • 🇯🇵 More Japanese-Inspired Vegan Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    📘 What is Okonomiyaki

    Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) is a Japanese savory pancake made of flour, cabbage, and other ingredients. It is pan-fried and then topped with a sauce made of Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, seaweed flakes, and bonito flakes.

    This recipe swaps the pancakes for fries, and makes use of the same toppings for a flavor similar to okonomiyaki!

    If you are looking for a recipe for regular Vegan Okonomiyaki, I have got you covered as well!

    Ingredients like potatoes, green onions, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, coconut sugar, mayo.

    🥣 How to Make Okonomiyaki Fries

    French Fries

    It starts with the fries. I recommend going with a type of potato with a high-starch content and low moisture like Russet potatoes, for the best texture and flavor.

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into ½-inch thick matchsticks. Next, soak them in cold water for about 40 minutes. This step will help remove some of the excess starch and allow the fries to get crispier during frying.

    Cutting potatoes to make fries.
    Potatoes soaking in cold water.

    Then, for cooking the fries I am sharing two options: deep-frying or air-frying.

    Deep-Frying

    This version yields crispier and better fries overall. Start by heating a pot of oil to 275°F (135°C). Once hot, fry the potatoes for about 5 minutes. Next, drain the potatoes and bring the heat of the oil to 400°F (200°C). Fry the potatoes a second time another 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.

    Air-Frying

    If you prefer a lower-fat, healthier option, you can air-fry the potatoes for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

    French fries on a plate lined with parchment paper.

    Toppings

    Now that the fries are done, let's talk about the toppings, which are the icing on the cake!

    • Okonomiyaki sauce: Prepared from ketchup, vegan Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and sugar, this sauce is sweet and salty with a subtle tang.
    • Vegan mayo: Use store-bought or homemade.
    • Green onions: Raw or sautéed. Personally, I sautéed the green onions for 1 minute in a teaspoon of oil.
    • Aonori: You can use regular aonori, or shiso furikake for a more floral flavor.
    • Vegan meat floss and fried onions: Homemade vegan meat floss for texture, and fried shallots or onions for extra crispiness.

    To serve, arrange the French fries on a plate and drizzle with the okonomiyaki sauce, vegan mayo, and top with the remaining toppings!

    Close up of okonomiyaki fries.

    📔 Tips

    • Do not add too much salt to the fries as the toppings are already quite salty.
    • If you do not have a thermometer or a deep-fryer, you can deep-fry the fries in a single time in a deep saucepan.
    • These French fries are best served immediately for the best texture.
    French fries topped with okonomiyaki sauce, green onions, aonori flakes and crispy onions.

    I hope you are going to love this dish! While it is definitely not traditional, it's a fun and delicious take on the regular okonomiyaki! It has the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and it's loaded with different textures!

    Close up of French fries topped with okonomiyaki sauce, mayo, aonori, and green onions.

    🇯🇵 More Japanese-Inspired Vegan Recipes

    • Vegan Okonomiyaki
    • 15-Minute Vegan Ramen
    • Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri
    • Vegan Matcha Mochi

    Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

    Okonomiyaki fries topped with vegan mayo, aonori and green onions.

    📖 Recipe

    Okonomiyaki Fries

    Okonomiyaki Fries

    Author: Thomas
    Crispy French fries drizzled with okonomiyaki sauce, vegan mayo, and topped with aonori and crispy onions! Sweet, salty, and super flavorful!
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Japanese
    Servings 2 servings
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    Ingredients
     
     

    French Fries

    • 4 medium potatoes (like Russet potatoes) about 1.5 pounds
    • oil for frying
    • salt to taste

    Okonomiyaki Sauce

    • 4 tablespoon ketchup
    • 2 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 and ½ tablespoon coconut sugar
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

    Toppings

    • 2 tablespoon vegan mayo
    • ¼ cup chopped green onions
    • ¼ cup vegan meat floss optional
    • 2 tablespoon crispy fried onions optional
    • 1 tablespoon aonori or nori flakes

    Instructions
     

    French Fries

    • Peel the potatoes and slice them in ½-inch thick matchsticks. Soak them in cold water for 30-45 minutes. Drain and pat it dry on kitchen paper towels.
    • Deep-Frying option: Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a large saucepan or deep-fryer to 275°F (135°C). Once hot, add the potatoes and fry for 4-5 minutes. Remove the fries from oil using a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper towels.
      Bring the oil to a temperature of 400°F (200°C). Once hot, re-add the fries to the oil and fry for another 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and stir to coat.
    • Air-Fryer option: Pre-heat your air fryer to about 375°F (190°C). Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil. Stir to coat.
      Add the potatoes to the air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the air fryer and transfer the fries to a plate lined with parchment paper.

    Okonomiyaki Sauce

    • Combine the ketchup, vegan Worcestershire sauce, coconut sugar, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Whisk until sugar has dissolved.

    To Assemble

    • Transfer the French fries to a plate and drizzle with the okonomiyaki sauce, vegan mayo, chopped green onions, vegan meat floss and crispy onions if using, and aonori. Enjoy immediately!
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