Tokyo-Style Savory Seafood Pancakes: How to Make Gooey And Crispy Monjayaki at Home




Tokyo-Style Savory Seafood Pancakes: How to Make Gooey And Crispy Monjayaki at Home

A Tokyo specialty, Monjayaki is a savory pancake with a gooey texture, packed with umami. This version is adapted for home cooking without a large griddle! The crispy, caramelized parts make it extra flavorful—perfect with a drink!

Servings: 1 | Cook Time: 25 minutes
(Thawing time for frozen seafood mix not included)

Ingredients

  • 200g cabbage, cut into 1cm (0.4") squares (7.1 oz)
  • 200ml strong dashi stock (6.76 fl oz)
  • 2 tbsp cake flour or all-purpose flour
  • 60g seafood mix, frozen (2.1 oz)
  • 40g thin pork slices, finely chopped (1.4 oz)
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp tenkasu (crispy tempura bits)
  • 1 tbsp dried shrimp
  • 1/2 tsp aonori seaweed
  • Frying oil

For Serving (Optional Toppings)

  • Japanese Worcester sauce
  • Mayonnaise
  • Yuzukosho, soy sauce, shichimi chili pepper, or wasabi

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients:
    • If using frozen seafood, thaw it in advance and pat dry.
    • Chop the cabbage and pork finely.
  2. Make the Batter:
    • In a bowl, mix flour, dashi stock, sake, and salt until smooth.
    • Add chopped cabbage, seafood, pork, tenkasu, and dried shrimp. Stir well.
  3. Cooking the Monjayaki:
    • Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a little oil.
    • Pour in the batter and spread it evenly into a thin layer.
    • Let it cook undisturbed for a few minutes until the bottom starts to crisp.
    • Use a spatula to mix the edges into the center while allowing some parts to crisp up.
  4. Final Touch & Serving:
    • Once the mixture is thickened and caramelized, sprinkle aonori on top.
    • Drizzle with Japanese Worcester sauce and mayonnaise, or serve with optional condiments.
    • Eat directly from the pan with a small spatula for an authentic experience!

Enjoy your homemade Monjayaki!


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