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Roti Canai

Malaysia

Brought to Malaysia by Indian Muslim traders. Now the breakfast of all Malaysians regardless of ethnicity.

Malaysian flaky flatbread — a laminated dough spun and folded to create hundreds of layers, cooked on a hot griddle until crispy outside and soft within. Eaten with dal or curry.

Authentic Malaysia Roti Canai recipe
Prep
2 hrs
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
360 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gplain flour
1 tspsalt
1 tspsugar
200mlwater
100gghee or butter, softened

Method

1

Make a soft dough. Rest 1 hour. Divide into balls. Rest 30 more minutes.

2

Flatten each ball on an oiled surface. Spread with ghee. Fold repeatedly to create layers.

3

Flatten again. Cook on a hot griddle 3 minutes each side.

4

Scrunch between palms immediately to separate the layers.

Chef's Tip

Scrunching between palms after cooking is the key step that creates the fluffy, layered interior.

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