Roti Jala (Lacy Pancake)
Roti Jala is a popular Malaysian snack of lacy, net-like pancakes traditionally served with curry. This version uses a simple egg-free batter enhanced with coconut milk for flavor and soy lecithin to maintain the structure.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Soy lecithin powder
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a blender, combine the 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon soy lecithin powder. Blend on medium speed for 30 seconds, or until the batter is completely smooth.
- 2Pour the batter through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to catch any small lumps, ensuring a perfectly smooth consistency.
- 3Pour the smooth batter into a roti jala mold or a squeeze bottle with multiple small nozzles.
- 4Heat an approximately 25 cm non-stick skillet over medium heat, which is about 175°C. Add the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan and swirl to coat the bottom lightly.
- 5Using the roti jala mold or squeeze bottle, carefully drizzle the batter onto the hot skillet in a crisscross, net-like pattern. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the edges of the pancake begin to lift slightly from the pan and the batter appears set.
- 6Gently fold the cooked roti jala in half to create a roll or a triangle shape. Repeat this process with the remaining batter, lightly oiling the pan between each roti jala if needed.
- 7Serve the roti jala warm, ideally with your favorite curry or a sweet sauce.
Substitutions
Egg → Soy lecithin powder
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