Roti Jala, direct translation will be "Netty Bread", is one of the popular Malay dishes. Found a few names for this roti online, such as lacy crepe, fish net bread and spider pancake.
So, pick a name that you like. Roti Jala is often served with curry or sambal, obviously I had mine with chicken curry.
I tried to cook this crepe without the special mould before but the results were disappointed. This round, since I am in Malaysia and the mould is available at reasonable price, I bought one for myself (one for the special someone) and look at my crepe, beautifully netted!
Ingredients (+-12 pieces):
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1½ cups water
- ¼ cup coconut milk or fresh milk
- ½ tsp tumeric powder
- ½ tbsp cooking oil
- Salt to taste
Methods:
- Bring all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, mix until well blended.
- Heat a non-stick pan. Fill the mould with batter and make circular motion over the pan to make crepe.
- If the batter does not flow out smoothly, add a bit more water to make the batter thinner.
*** Chicken curry recipe updated on 5 November 2008. ***
Ingredients:
- 1 whole Chicken, chopped into serving size
- 2-3 Potatoes, peeled and quarted
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 3-4 cups Water
- 4-5 tbsp Curry Powder (I used Babas' brand, my favourite)
- 2 tbsp Chili Paste (I used sambal belacan)
- 2 stalks Lemongrass, crashed
- 3-4 bulbs Shallot, peeled and chopped
- 5 cloves Garlic, peeled and chopped
- 8-10 Curry Leaves (add more if you have plenty)
- 2-3 tbsp Cooking Oil
- Salt to taste
Directions:
- Mix curry powder with 2-3 tablespoons of water to form a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a large pot, saute shallot, garlic, curry leaves, lemongrass and curry paste till fragrant.
- Add in chicken, cook for 5 minutes to sear the chicken.
- Add in water and bring to boil. Then add in potatoes and let it simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat with cover.
- Season with salt. Add in coconut milk and bring to boil. Once boiled, remove from hit.
- Garnish with chopped chili and fried shallots if desired.
- Chili paste can be substituted with chili powder, the amount of chili is very much depends on individual's preference.
yummy. I love curry. *drools* how to make the netty bread ?
ReplyDeleteI miss Malaysian curry! You know over here in London, the Indian curry is very different. Thick in sauce and usually cooked with yoghurt. I still like our Malaysian curry :)
ReplyDeleteI super super fan of roti jala....
ReplyDeleteI think you are really a good cook..you have so many idea in cooking..
wow ! very 'cantik' !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You think I could manage by just poking holes on the bottom of a dipper?
ReplyDeleteWow!~ I feels hungry suddenly, the moment I look at your photo.. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteTwice in a month I must cook this Roti jala with chicken curry... My elder son Favorite food...:-)
ReplyDeletecendrine,
ReplyDeleteI have updated the recipe, have a go?
leemei,
I missed M'sian curry too when living Sydney. Malaysia Boleh!
Joanne,
Going to try making roti jala soon? Ideas in cooking? or rather... lots of things I wanna eat? :D
denise,
Thanks!
Manggy,
I have no idea what kind of dipper you mentioned. If it is like a spout, I think it will work. spout+pressure=smooth flow?
little prince's mummy,
another curry or roti jala lover?
mamaella,
I guess I will cook more often, T asked for it for the breakfast!
I love roti jala!! Would you mind posting the recipe for the curry too? :)
ReplyDeleteHi Anna,
ReplyDeleteRecipe updated. Happy cooking!
Lydia
ReplyDeleteHehe...altho I love roti jala, but I just lazy to do it. So I think I will rather buy.
But I do get alot of cooking ideas from your blog. Muak to you!