25-Min Crispy Murtabak
Thin, pan-fried flatbread stuffed with savory ground meat, onion, and egg — a beloved Malaysian street-food classic ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour with 0.5 cup water and 0.5 tsp salt until a soft dough forms, then knead 2 minutes until smooth.
Step 2
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high, breaking it up with a spoon until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in diced onion, soy sauce, and a pinch of pepper. Cook 2 minutes until onion softens, then remove from heat.
Step 4
Divide dough into 2 balls. Roll one ball thin on a floured surface, then spoon half the beef filling down the center.
Step 5
Crack 1 egg over the filling, fold the dough envelope-style to seal, and press gently flat with your hands.
Step 6
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in the skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Fry the murtabak 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy, ~6 minutes total.
Step 7
Repeat with remaining dough, filling, and egg. Serve both murtabak hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- rolling pin
- cutting board
- spatula
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