Description
This Singaporean-Malaysian twist on French toast, known as Roti John, features a delicious filling of spiced ground meat sandwiched between halves of a soft baguette. Perfect for a quick and satisfying snack or breakfast!
Ingredients
For the filling:
200g ground beef or chicken, 1 small onion (finely chopped), 2 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For assembly:
1 soft baguette or long sandwich roll (halved lengthwise), 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon chili sauce (optional), 1 tablespoon cooking oil, chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix ground meat, chopped onion, eggs, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Spread the egg-meat mixture on cut sides of baguette.
- Cook: Heat oil in a skillet, place bread filling-side down, cook until browned.
- Finish: Drizzle with mayonnaise, ketchup, and chili sauce. Garnish and serve sliced.
Notes
- Roti John is a versatile street food snack that can be customized with various fillings.
- Try canned sardines or sautéed mushrooms and tofu for different variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Singaporean, Malaysian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 baguette
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
