Stuffed Pancake With Meat And Vegetables (murtabak)

Stuffed Pancake with Meat and Vegetables (Murtabak) is a popular Malaysian street food that is perfect for a hearty meal or a satisfying snack. This savory pancake is stuffed with a flavorful mixture of minced meat, onions, and spices, then pan-fried until crispy and golden brown.

Halal Main Course Malaysian Malaysian Cuisine Stuffed Pancake Murtabak Savory Pancake
Stuffed Pancake With Meat And Vegetables (murtabak)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 lb minced meat (chicken, beef, or lamb)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, beaten egg, water, and salt to form a smooth pancake batter. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the minced meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, curry powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with oil.
  4. Pour a ladleful of pancake batter onto the pan and spread it out thinly to form a large pancake.
  5. Spoon a generous amount of the meat mixture onto one half of the pancake.
  6. Fold the other half of the pancake over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal.
  7. Cook the stuffed pancake for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Repeat with the remaining batter and filling.
  9. Slice the stuffed pancakes into wedges and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large bowl Non-stick pan Ladle Spatula

Tools

Cutting board Knife Mixing bowls

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with a side of cucumber and tomato salad, and a dollop of spicy sambal sauce.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure to spread the pancake batter thinly to ensure even cooking and a crispy texture. Adjust the level of spiciness to your preference by adding more or less curry powder and chili.

Cost

$10