Lacy Pancakes With Curry Dipping Sauce (roti Jala)
Lacy Pancakes with Curry Dipping Sauce, also known as Roti Jala, is a popular Malaysian street food that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The delicate, lacy texture of the pancakes pairs perfectly with the aromatic and flavorful curry dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, turmeric powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, coconut milk, and water to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with vegetable oil.
- Pour the batter into a roti jala mold or a squeeze bottle with large holes.
- Drizzle the batter in a lacy, net-like pattern onto the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift.
- Fold the pancake into a square or roll it up and transfer to a serving plate.
- For the curry dipping sauce, mix the coconut cream, curry powder, sugar, salt, and water in a saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the lacy pancakes with the warm curry dipping sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 220 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Whisk Non-stick pan Roti jala mold or squeeze bottle Saucepan
Tools
Spatula Serving plate
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Enjoy the lacy pancakes with curry dipping sauce alongside a hot cup of Malaysian teh tarik (pulled tea).
Tips & tricks
Tips: Practice drizzling the batter to create the lacy pattern before cooking the pancakes to perfection.
Cost
$10