Roti John Journey

Roti John is a popular Malay street food that is essentially a Malaysian-style omelette sandwich. It is made with minced meat, onions, and eggs, and then sandwiched between a baguette or French loaf. This recipe will take you on a flavorful Roti John journey!

Roti John Journey

Ingredients

  • 1 French loaf or baguette
  • 250g minced meat (chicken, beef, or mutton)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Butter for grilling

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the minced meat, chopped onion, eggs, tomato ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut the French loaf or baguette into 4 equal portions and slice them open lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
  3. Divide the meat mixture into 4 portions and spread each portion onto the cut side of each bread piece.
  4. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a knob of butter. Place the prepared bread into the pan, meat side down, and grill until the bottom is golden brown.
  5. Flip the bread over and continue grilling until the meat is cooked through and the bread is crispy.
  6. Remove from the pan and slice into individual portions. Serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Frying pan Spatula

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with a side of pickles or a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: You can customize the filling by adding cheese, bell peppers, or any other ingredients of your choice.

Cost

$10