Savory Japanese Pancakes (Okonomiyaki)

Steps

• 1

  Mix the ketchup, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
• 2

  In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. Beat in the cold water and the eggs to make a thick batter. Stir in the cabbage and scallions.
• 3

  In a large nonstick skillet, heat half the vegetable oil and half the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Pour in half the batter and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, lowering the heat slightly if necessary to prevent burning. Arrange 6 pieces of the halved bacon strips on top of the pancake, pressing them down slightly into the batter. Flip the pancake and continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes more, until the bacon is crisp and the pancake is golden brown.
• 4

  Transfer the finished pancake to a plate, and repeat with the remaining oil, batter and bacon. Recipe will yield 2 large pancakes, enough for 4 servings.
• 5

  On a serving plate, drizzle the ketchup mixture over the pancakes. To complete the dish, add squiggles of the mayonnaise on top and garnish with additional scallions.