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Malaysian Net Crepes with Beef Curry, garnished with cilantro
Malaysian Roti Jala with spicy ground beef curry

Malaysian Net Crepes with Beef Curry

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Roti Jala, or 'Net Bread', is visually one of the most exciting crepes in Malaysian cuisine. A batter is poured through a special multi-spouted cup (or a squeeze bottle) onto a hot pan to form a lace-like net. This structure isn't just for show: the many holes and surface area perfectly soak up thick gravies, like the quick beef rendang served alongside it. Turmeric gives the crepe its sunny yellow color.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 650 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Malaysian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Roti Jala mold (or a squeeze bottle with holes drilled in the cap)
  • Non-stick crepe pan
  • Blender

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Make the batter: Blend flour, milk, 1 cup water, eggs, salt, and turmeric until smooth. Strain through a sieve.

Tip: Straining is critical to prevent clogging the nozzle. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
2 ✓

For the beef curry: Heat oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic.

3 ✓

Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Tip: Break up the meat with a wooden spoon to avoid large clumps.
4 ✓

Pour in 1/2 cup water and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the meat is tender. Stir in cilantro.

5 ✓

Cook the nets: Heat a non-stick pan (minimal oil needed). Drizzle the batter in a circular motion to form a lace pattern.

Tip: Work quickly with the drizzling.
6 ✓

Cook for about 2 minutes until set. Do not flip! Transfer to a plate and fold into triangles or roll up.

Tip: Roti Jala is a soft crepe, not crispy like the edge of a pancake.
7 ✓

Serve the rolls with the spicy beef curry for dipping.

Recipe FAQ

The crepe tears when cooking.
The batter is too thin, or you didn't let it rest (gluten needs time). Add a little flour.
It won't come out of the bottle.
The batter is lumpy. You must strain it before use!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Ground Beef
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (for batter)
  • 1 cup Milk (for batter)
  • 1 cup Water (for batter)
  • 2 large Eggs (for batter)
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric (for color)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Curry Powder
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Water (for sauce)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro