Murtabak
HalalA stuffed pan-fried flatbread filled with seasoned minced meat, onions, egg, and spices. Crispy on the outside and savory inside, served with pickled onion and curry sauce.
Difficulty
hard
Prep Time
40 min
Ingredients
- flour
- minced meat
- onion
- egg
- garlic
- ginger
- cumin
- curry powder
- ghee
Variations
- murtabak ayam
- murtabak daging
- murtabak kambing
- murtabak sardine
- murtabak maggi
Did You Know
The word 'murtabak' comes from the Arabic word meaning 'folded'. In Malaysia, the Mamak version has evolved its own identity with local spice blends.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece (350g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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