Roti John (Malaysian Griddled Omelette Sandwich)

Name: Roti John (Malaysian Griddled Omelette Sandwich)
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping Option 1: Lettuces and Tomatoes; 1 small head butterhead lettuce (8 ounces; 226g); 2 medium tomatoes (8 ounces; 226g), sliced 1/2-inch thick; 4 tablespoons Malaysian-style chile sauce, such as Maggi (see notes); Topping Option 2: Cabbage and Carrot Slaw; 1 small head green cabbage (1 1/2 pounds; 700g), quartered, cored, and shredded; 1 medium carrot (3 ounces; 85g), peeled; 1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces; 100g); 1/4 cup (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 5 tablespoons (75ml) mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons (45ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon (7g) freshly ground black pepper4 tablespoons Malaysian-style chile sauce, such as Maggi (optional); For the Sandwiches:; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (75ml) neutral oil such as vegetable or canola, divided; 1 medium red onion (8 ounces; 226g), peeled and diced (about 3/4 cup); 8 ounces (226g) ground beef or chicken; 1 tablespoon curry powder (see notes); 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed; for table salt use half as much by volume; 6 large eggs; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts; 2 tablespoons Chinese celery leaves, chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened; 4 split hot dog buns

Prep 17m

Cook 30m

Total 47m

This Malaysian-style Roti John is a griddled omelette sandwich that can be customized with your choice of lettuce and tomatoes or cabbage and carrot slaw. It's made with a flavorful filling of ground beef or chicken, onions, eggs, and spices, all served in a toasted hot dog bun.

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(Servings: 4 servings)

Topping Option 1: Lettuces and Tomatoes

1 small head butterhead lettuce (8 ounces; 226g)

2 medium tomatoes (8 ounces; 226g), sliced 1/2-inch thick

4 tablespoons Malaysian-style chile sauce, such as Maggi (see notes)

Topping Option 2: Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

1 small head green cabbage (1 1/2 pounds; 700g), quartered, cored, and shredded

1 medium carrot (3 ounces; 85g), peeled

1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces; 100g)

1/4 cup (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt

5 tablespoons (75ml) mayonnaise

3 tablespoons (45ml) apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon (7g) freshly ground black pepper4 tablespoons Malaysian-style chile sauce, such as Maggi (optional)

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (75ml) neutral oil such as vegetable or canola, divided

1 medium red onion (8 ounces; 226g), peeled and diced (about 3/4 cup)

8 ounces (226g) ground beef or chicken

1 tablespoon curry powder (see notes)

2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed; for table salt use half as much by volume

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts

2 tablespoons Chinese celery leaves, chopped (optional)

2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened

4 split hot dog buns

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,100kcal

55%
Fat

60g

3%
Saturated Fat

17g

0%
Carbohydrates

102g

5%
Fiber

8g

0%
Sugar

46g

2%
Protein

42g

2%
Cholesterol

292mg

14%
Sodium

2,100mg

105%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Roti John (Malaysian Griddled Omelette Sandwich)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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