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Sharon’s Roti John

by Mel

Roti John and in the case known as, Sharon’s Roti John is a classic Singaporean street food that is also commonly enjoyed as a quick breakfast or snack sandwich that has an omelette and beef filling. If you’re wondering why this savoury version of a french toast is called Sharon’s Roti John, well it was made with the western influence of a baguette, therefore the name “Roti” and “John” referencing to the “western foreign” element. 

Sharon loves hers meaty and slightly spicy, so without further a do, let’s get started! 

Sharon’s Roti John
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Sharon’s Roti John

Recipe by Mel
Prep time

12

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 big red onion, finely chopped

  • Half a bulb of garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tbsp curry powder

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tbsp mushroom seasoning (optional)

  • 1 tsp white pepper

  • 500g minced beef

  • 2 – 3 eggs

  • Bread

  • Salt

Directions

  • Finely chop onion and garlic.
  • In a frying pan with olive oil, fry chopped onion and garlic till fragrant.
  • Once fragrant, add minced beef to cook.
  • After 3-5 minutes, add curry powder, cumin, mushroom seasoning, white pepper and salt to taste.
  • Mix it well and let it cook under low heat until all the juices from the beef are released.
  • After about 5 minutes, add the bay leaf and let it cook for another 3 minutes.
  • After 3 minutes, remove the cooked beef from the heat and transfer into a heat-proof bowl to cool down.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 eggs until well combined.
  • Add about 5 heaping tablespoons of cooked beef into the egg mixture and mix.
  • Slice a ciabatta bread into half and then slice it open, horizontally.
  • Dip the inner side of the bread into the beef and egg mixture – make sure to get all the beef and egg onto the bread.
  • With a pan on low heat, drizzle some oil and  pan fry the egg and beef side until golden brown.
  • Once golden brown, remove from heat and place on a cooling rack.
  • Serve immediately with a side of chilli sauce and enjoy!

Check out the full video on my Instagram page! Happy trying and I hope you enjoy this dish just as much as I did!

Till the next recipe.

Deliciously yours, Mel!

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