Ingredients
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For the Pizza Crust:
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1 pound (about 450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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1 Flour for dusting
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For the Okonomiyaki Sauce:
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3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon mirin (sweet rice wine) or maple syrup
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For the Okonomiyaki Batter:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup water
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2 cups cabbage, finely shredded
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1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
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1/4 cup carrots, grated
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For Toppings:
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1/2 cup vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1/4 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
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1 Nori (seaweed) sheets, cut into thin strips
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1 Toasted sesame seeds
Directions
Feel free to customize your toppings with additional ingredients like pickled ginger, vegan bonito flakes, or other vegetables for an extra twist of flavor.
Steps
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1
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Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can reach (usually around 500°F or 260°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. |
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If you're using homemade pizza dough, dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the dough into a round shape, about 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter. If you're using store-bought dough, follow the package instructions for rolling it out. |
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Transfer the rolled-out pizza dough to a pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet dusted with flour to prevent sticking. |
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In a small bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, soy sauce, and mirin (or maple syrup) to create the okonomiyaki sauce. Set this aside. |
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and water until you have a smooth batter. |
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Add the finely shredded cabbage, chopped scallions, and grated carrots to the batter. Mix until everything is well combined. |
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Spread the okonomiyaki batter evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. |
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Transfer the pizza (on the peel or inverted baking sheet) to the preheated oven or pizza stone and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the okonomiyaki topping is set. |
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9
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Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle the vegan mozzarella cheese evenly over the okonomiyaki layer. |
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10
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Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. |
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Once out of the oven, drizzle the okonomiyaki sauce over the pizza, then top with thinly sliced red cabbage, nori strips, and toasted sesame seeds. |
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12
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Slice and serve your Japanese-Inspired Vegan Okonomiyaki Pizza. |
