Net Crepes

Salut,

I remembered my childhood time where my mom and my sister used to make net crepes or "roti jala" filled with potato curry for our afternoon snacks. Roti jala can be made without any filling but most of the time there'd be served with chicken or beef curry or any other curry on the side. Some people prefer roti jala to be serve with 'sambal anchovies' and it's really depends on individual preference.

I've made these roti jala last week in the afternoon and we feel full until dinner time. Roti jala is a great snacks indeed.

NET CREPES/ROTI JALA

Ingredients;

For the crepe;
11/2 cup flour
2 cups water
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
A pinch of salt

Potato curry filling;
1 potato, cut into small cubes
1 sweet potato, cut into small cubes
1 tablespoon curry powder, add little water to make paste
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD;

- Firstly, prepare a special mould to make net crepes or punch a few holes at the bottom of plastic bottle/tin can or plastic cup.
- To make a crepe, mix all the ingredients and strain batter to remove any lumps. Set aside.
- To make the potato curry, heat up little oil in a saucepan and fry garlic and shallot until fragrant.
- Add curry paste and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add potato and a cup of water and simmer for few minutes.
- Lastly add in sweet potato, season with salt and pepper, cover and cook the potatoes until tender and the gravy has thickened and dry. Keep aside to let it cool.
- Brush a little oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour a little batter into roti jala mould/plastic bottle.
- Move the mould in a circular motion over the pan to form a net pattern. Cook until set about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the crepe onto plate and add a spoonful potato curry filling and roll just like making a spring rolls.

Enjoy the Malaysian style net crepe with potato curry filling!