Description
Roti John is a popular Singaporean and Malaysian street food featuring a flavorful ground meat mixture cooked with savory sauces, sandwiched between egg-dipped toasted bread. This easy recipe combines ground beef with onions, mayonnaise, ketchup, soy, and oyster sauce, all encased in golden, buttery toast for a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 pieces baguette or thick white bread
Meat Mixture
- 300g ground beef (or chicken)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
Egg Wash
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Butter (for toasting the bread, quantity as needed)
Garnish
- Fresh coriander or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Meat Mixture: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Cook Meat: Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the meat mixture and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until the meat is fully cooked and browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Egg Wash and Bread: Beat the eggs in a shallow dish. Lightly butter both sides of each bread slice, then dip each slice into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is coated well.
- Toast Bread: In a clean pan, heat a little butter over medium heat. Toast the egg-coated bread slices for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they become golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble Sandwich: Place a generous amount of the cooked meat mixture onto one slice of toasted bread, then cover with another toasted slice to form a sandwich.
- Serve: Serve the Roti John sandwiches immediately, garnished with fresh coriander or parsley if desired. Enjoy this savory and satisfying meal!
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground chicken or pork for variation.
- Adjust the ketchup and mayonnaise quantities to your taste preferences for sweetness and creaminess.
- Be careful not to soak the bread too long in the egg mixture to prevent sogginess.
- Fresh herbs like coriander add a nice color and flavor contrast but are optional.
- This recipe is best served hot to maintain the crispness of the toasted bread.
