Roti John Extravaganza

Roti John is a popular Bruneian street food that is essentially a savory French toast sandwich filled with a flavorful meat mixture. This Roti John Extravaganza recipe takes the classic dish to the next level with a variety of delicious ingredients and a burst of flavors.

Non Vegetarian Street Food Bruneian Roti John Sandwich
Roti John Extravaganza

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup minced chicken
  • 1/2 cup minced beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped spring onions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices of bread
  • Butter for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
  2. In another bowl, mix together the minced chicken, minced beef, onion, garlic, spring onions, soy sauce, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
  3. Spread the meat mixture onto 4 slices of bread and top each with another slice of bread to form sandwiches.
  4. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Dip each sandwich into the beaten eggs, coating both sides.
  6. Place the coated sandwiches in the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  7. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  8. Slice each Roti John in half diagonally and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Frying Pan Spatula Bowl Knife Cutting Board

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Roti John Extravaganza with a side of pickled vegetables and a drizzle of chili sauce for an extra kick.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the minced meat with mashed tofu or tempeh.

Cost

$15