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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
15 minutes
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Makes
12-15 crepes
Author Notes
This classic, turmeric-tinged Malaysian crepe hasn't been lavished with much limelight. But this lacy crepe is so sauce-absorbent and pancake-like in its fluffiness, it makes for a great accompaniment for curries, rendangs, and saucy stews. —Jun
Test Kitchen Notes
Featured in: A 5-Minute Malaysian Bread for When You're in a Pinch. —The Editors
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 teaspoon
turmeric powder
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2
eggs
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1 1/4 cups
water
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3/4 cup
coconut milk
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1 tablespoon
vegetable oil, plus more for greasing pan
Directions
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Sift the all-purpose flour, salt, and turmeric powder into a bowl. Then, add in the eggs, water, and coconut milk, and whisk until the batter is silky smooth. (If lumps remain, pass it through a sieve.)
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, and grease it with a teaspoon or two of vegetable oil. When the pan is hot, Using a spoon, drizzle the batter onto the pan in a circular motion. It doesn’t have to be neat, because the gaps between the batter is what gives roti jala that signature lacy pattern. Drip and drizzle in 3-5 tablespoons of batter (depending on the size of your pan), and then cook for 2-3 minutes, until the top is set. (Unlike a pancake, the roti jala should have little or no browning on the bottom.)
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When the roti jala is cooked, transfer it onto a tray or cutting board. Fold in two opposite ends of the roti jala about 1-inch in, and roll it up loosely, length-wise, to form a log. Repeat the cooking and rolling process with the rest of the batter.
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Serve warm. These roti jalas are best had with a classic Malaysian chicken curry, rendangs, or any spicy, sauce-y dishes.
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