Description
A fusion dish combining the flavors of Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine, this savory French toast known as Roti John features a spiced meat and egg mixture stuffed inside a baguette or soft sandwich rolls. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Filling:
- 1 large baguette or 4 soft sandwich rolls (split lengthwise)
- ½ pound ground beef or chicken
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce (like sriracha)
For Assembly and Serving:
- Butter for toasting
- Shredded lettuce and sliced cucumbers for serving (optional)
- Extra mayo and chili sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Cook the Meat Filling: In a skillet, cook the ground meat until browned. Add onion, garlic, soy sauce, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs with mayonnaise, ketchup, and chili sauce. Mix in the cooled meat mixture.
- Assemble and Cook: Spread the egg-meat mixture on bread halves. Cook filled side on a skillet until golden. Flip and toast the plain side.
- Serve: Top with lettuce, cucumbers, and extra sauces. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can substitute the meat with canned tuna or go vegetarian with sautéed mushrooms and onions.
- Soft sandwich rolls or hot dog buns provide a traditional texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Singaporean, Malaysian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled roll
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
