Roti Jala (Malaysian Lacy Pancakes)
Roti jala are thin and lacy Malaysian pancakes. They are typically served—like other kinds of roti—with savory dishes like curries. Many versions use coconut milk, but this one uses water.
Total
01:00
Ingredients
- 4 cups wheat flour
- 3 cups water
- 2 standard eggs
- 2 tsp fine salt
- A few drops of food coloring (desired color; optional)
- Total:
- 01:00
Instructions
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1Combine all the ingredients in a blender, and blend until you get a well-combined batter. Over-blending will produce excess foam.
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2Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
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3Transfer the batter to a squeeze-bottle with a nozzle (see notes).
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4Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
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5If necessary, use a paper towel to lightly grease the pan with some oil.
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6Use the squeeze bottle to drizzle batter over the surface of the pan in a swirling, lacy pattern.
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7Let the pancake cook just until dry—avoid excessive coloration.
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8Remove from the pan, transfer to a plate, and roll or fold up.
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9Repeat the cooking process until you have used up all the batter.
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10Serve warm.
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 29, 2026