Monjayaki - Recipe from Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun

Learn how to make the monja that Haru called Shizu to eat! Monjayaki (or simply “monja”) is a liquid pancake very similar to okonomiyaki. It is a typical dish from Tokyo and very popular in the Kanto region. It is known for being a dish to enjoy with friends made in a size for several people.

This dish appeared and became popular after World War II, when rice production was scarce. To make the monja, just mix the ingredients and fry them in a skillet. It is poured and eaten with a small spatula directly on the hot griddle. It is a very free recipe… it even resembles our free way of making omelets of various flavors.

While okonomiyaki is a pancake for one person, monjayaki is prepared as a giant pancake for a table. It tends to be more consistent and crispy with a pancake texture resembling melted and burnt cheese. The batter of Monjayaki is usually more liquid than that of Okonomiyaki.

Monjayaki is a calorie-rich nightmare, only in anime for Haru to stay slim.

Monjayaki Recipe

• 400ml of water;
• 5 tablespoons of wheat flour (or rice flour);
• 300g of chopped Swiss chard;
• 1 onion sliced;
• Chopped green onion to taste;
• 300g of ground meat;
• Salt and pepper to taste;
• Oil for frying;

Preparation Method – Mix the ingredients and fry until golden. You can add things like cheese.

I hope you enjoyed this little recipe. We also recommend learning how to make the traditional Okonomiyaki, we have a very complete article talking a little more about this Japanese pancake. We will leave some links below, we appreciate the comments and shares.

• Okonomiyaki – Japanese Pancake – Curiosities and recipe
• Crepes in Japan – Curiosities and recipe
• Tamagoyaki – Japanese omelet – Curiosities and recipes