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.

Lacy Pancakes With Curry Dipping Sauce (roti Jala)

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

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, turmeric powder, and salt.
  2. Add the eggs, coconut milk, and water to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with vegetable oil.
  4. Pour the batter into a roti jala mold or a squeeze bottle with large holes.
  5. Drizzle the batter in a lacy, net-like pattern onto the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift.
  6. Fold the pancake into a square or roll it up and transfer to a serving plate.
  7. For the curry dipping sauce, mix the coconut cream, curry powder, sugar, salt, and water in a saucepan.
  8. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  9. 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