Crispy Roti Tisu — Malaysian Sugar Cone
Impossibly thin, shattered fried roti wrapped into a cone and dusted with sugar—the Instagram dessert that's secretly fast and fun to make. Serve warm and eat with your hands.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Whisk flour and coconut milk until smooth and thin like crepe batter—no lumps.
Step 2
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (test with a tiny drop of batter—it should sizzle and float immediately).
Step 3
Drizzle batter in thin, lacy threads across the hot oil using a fork or oil drizzler—aim for a 3-4 inch nest shape.
Step 4
Fry for 30-40 seconds until pale golden and crispy, flip gently, fry another 20 seconds until both sides shatter.
Step 5
Lift onto paper towels and immediately wrap around a cone-shaped tool (empty paper cone, clean foil cone, or even a wooden spoon handle) while still warm.
Step 6
Dust generously with sugar while the cone is still warm, slide off the form, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet or wok
- cooking thermometer
- fork or oil drizzler
- paper cone or foil cone (or wooden spoon handle)
- tongs or slotted spoon
- paper towels
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