ph. PantryHop

Malaysian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Roti John

25 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore

A popular Malaysian roadside sandwich adapted with easy pan-cooked filling.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large baguette or crusty sandwich rolls
  • 300 g ground beef or chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

Let’s make it

  1. Mix meat, egg, onion, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the mixture in a lightly oiled pan, pressing into a thin patty until the meat reaches 71 C/160 F for beef or 74 C/165 F for chicken.
  3. Split the bread, toast cut sides briefly, and fill with the cooked meat.
  4. Top with ketchup, mayonnaise, and lettuce.
  5. Cut into portions and serve hot.

Use mild ketchup and mayo only for children, then add chili sauce separately for adults.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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