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Roti Jala (Malaysian Net Crepes)

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 March 22, 2012 · Updated: 💻May 8, 2021 · 🗨 40 Comments

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These tender and delicate Roti Jala (Malaysian Net Crepes) are a must try with chicken or beef curry. Easy to prepare using only a few ingredients.

These tender and delicate Roti Jala (Malaysian Net Crepes) are a must try with chicken or beef curry. Easy to prepare using only a few ingredients. | RotiNRice.com #rotijala #netcrepes #malaysiannetcrepes

Roti Jala is the lesser known and more elusive cousin of the famed Roti Canai. In Malaysia, you are more likely to eat these net crepes at a social gathering than in a restaurant. It is especially popular during Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (Eid) and traditional kenduri (Malay feast) to mark auspicious events like weddings. Growing up, I looked forward to this treat during Hari Raya.

Tender and Delicate Net Crepes

When translated, Roti Jala literally means “net bread” because of its lacy or net-like appearance. Well made Roti Jala is tender and delicate. It should never be brown or crispy. They are usually served with Chicken Curry, Beef Rendang (caramelized beef curry), or serunding daging (spicy beef floss).

Tender and delicate Roti Jala served with Chicken Curry.

Special Cup with Nozzles To Make Roti Jala

To make these crepes, you need a special cup with five nozzles. The batter is poured into the cup and moved in an overlapping circular motion to create the lacy effect. The key here is to move the cup constantly so that you do not end up with a big blob of batter in the pan resembling a regular pancake. It takes a little practice but you should get the hang of it after the first few. If you do not have this special cup, use a squeeze bottle. A Do-It-Yourself alternative is to use an empty milk can punctured with holes.

Roti Jala mold/cup

Turmeric

The ground turmeric gives these Roti Jala a nice yellow color and a mild turmeric fragrance. Usually 4 to 5 crepes per person will suffice. This recipe will serve 2 to 3 persons.

Tools Used in Making This Roti Jala (Malaysian Net Crepes)

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T-fal Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator Anti-Warp Base Glass Lid Cookware, 12-Inch, Gray
Le Creuset of America Craft Series Medium Spatula – Marseille
Squeeze Bottle Set
Wilton Mini Squeeze Bottles, 2-Piece

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Roti Jala (Malaysian Net Crepes)

These tender and delicate Roti Jala (Malaysian Net Crepes) are a must try with chicken or beef curry. Easy to prepare using only a few ingredients.
(Makes 10 crepes)
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Side Dish
Cuisine : Malaysian
Keyword : roti jala
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings : 5
Calories : 190kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (150g)
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • ¾ cup coconut milk mixed with ¾ cup (180ml) water
  • Vegetable oil to grease pan

Instructions
 

  • Sift flour and ground turmeric into a large bowl. Add salt. Stir in beaten egg and coconut milk until a smooth batter forms.
  • Strain batter to remove any lumps.
  • Brush a little oil onto a non-stick pan on medium heat. Pour a little batter into the roti jala cup until about half full. Move the cup in a circular motion over the pan to form a lacy pattern. Cook until set. This only takes about 2 minutes. Slide crepe out of pan onto a plate. Repeat until all batter is used up.
  • When cool enough to handle, fold in both sides of the crepe and roll to form a neat package.
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  • Serve with your favorite curry.

Notes

If a roti jala cup is not available, please use a squeeze bottle or an empty milk can punctured with holes.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal
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A tray of tender and delicate Roti Jala (Malaysian Net Crepes).

NOTE: This post was updated on July 18th, 2014 with new pictures and video.

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


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  1. Ann@Anncoo Journal says

    March 22, 2012 at 1:05 am

    5 stars
    I love roti jala especially with chicken curry. Did you make the curry? I just remember I’ve this special cap hiding somewhere in my store room.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      March 22, 2012 at 9:12 am

      I also had it hiding somewhere. Finally, got round to it yesterday. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sonia says

    March 22, 2012 at 1:56 am

    This is best to serve with curry. I’m like Ann, don’t know where i keep this mould, hehehe..

    Reply
  3. kristy says

    March 22, 2012 at 6:53 am

    5 stars
    Don’t you love these! I enjoyed having this with thick curry chicken. Slurpppp….
    Kristy

    Reply
  4. Sofie Dittmann @thegermanfoodie says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:08 am

    I love this! Also thanks for the work around – I saw the cup w/ the nozzles and thought, where on Earth can I get that? 🙂 BTW, yesterday I gave you a “Versatile Blogger” award, just FYI!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      March 22, 2012 at 9:15 am

      These crepes will also be delicious with beef stew. I hope you will give it a try.

      Thank you so much for the award! I am honored to be in your list. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mina Joshi says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Love the idea of these lacy rotis. They look so delicious. First time I have heard of them.

    Reply
  6. ah tze says

    March 22, 2012 at 10:08 am

    The roti jala looks really tender! Thanks for sharing how to use the mould, i can consider buying it when see it again 🙂

    Reply
  7. Sarah @ Homestyle Cooking Around The World says

    March 22, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    These are lovely- never heard of or have seen them before but I bet they are wonderful with curry. Great tutorial!

    Reply
  8. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    March 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    These look so fun to make. Bet they are as delicious as they look!

    Reply
  9. PolaM says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Looks like a lacy crepes! Must be really good!

    Reply
  10. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    I have never heard of this dish but egg, coconut milk, and tuemric sounds really interesting combination and I’d love to eat this! Very pretty with lacy design!

    Reply
  11. Reeni says

    March 22, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    I always wondered how these were made! They look so elegant. I’ll have to keep them in mind for the next time I make curry. I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  12. Dongxing says

    March 22, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    About time I take mine out from the deep end of the drawer and make this! It has been quite a while since I ate this. I think my kids would be intriqued by the lacy crepes – the trouble is they can eat faster than I can make them…Thanks for the recipe! Have a nice weekend, Biren.

    Reply
  13. tigerfish says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    You know what? The roti jala cup over the pan just reminded me of the milking cow’s udders. Oops, apologies for that wild imagination :p

    I hardly have roti jala while growing up in S’pore. Roti prata is definitely more popular.

    Reply
  14. Lyndsey @The Tiny Skillet says

    March 22, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    I always wish I could try roti jala, I would love it with any curry! They look so interesting. I remember Kristy making these on her blog.

    Reply
  15. kitchen flavours says

    March 22, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    One of our very favourites! Yummy with curry chicken!!

    Reply
  16. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    March 22, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    Never knew its that easy to prepare roti jala — miss devouring it with hot curry/sambhar and teh tarik!

    Reply
  17. MaryMoh says

    March 23, 2012 at 4:45 am

    5 stars
    Wah…you made roti jala! That looks pretty. They are so good with curry. I bought one roti jala mould a few years ago but have not used it yet. Time to dig it out to try this. Now I am drooling 😀

    Reply
  18. Blackswan says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:32 am

    Hey, this is so fun! Never heard of it & the gadget is so cool! Nice treat, Biren!

    Reply
  19. Sanjeeta kk says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:33 am

    Like that gadget..and would love to try this speciality at home soon..looks so yum!

    Reply
  20. Kitchen Belleicious says

    March 23, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    those crepes look superb! So light and fluffy and buttery! Yum! I could eat those both savory and sweet!

    Reply
  21. Nasifriet says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Hi Biren, did you get the roti jala mould all the way from Malaysia? Cool! Then again, the DIY idea is great. My sis did send me a recipe on this some time ago, but I haven’t got round to doing it. Guess it’s time, huh? But first I want to make the tofu fah with the agar2 😉

    Reply
  22. mjskit says

    March 23, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    These look like fun to make not to mention delicious! I’m a huge fan of turmeric and coconut milk so I’m going to have to give these a try. I don’t have the right tool, but I guess I could punch a hole or two in the bottom of the coconut milk can? Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
  23. mycookinghut says

    March 24, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Lovely roti gala that will go really yummy with curry!

    Reply
  24. Ruby says

    March 24, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Wild – these sound like they’re similar in concept to the Ethiopian injera? The coconut milk totally has me excited to try them!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      March 24, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      I am not familiar with Ethopian injera but I read that there is some kind of fermentation going on as a sour dough starter is used. This would be more like the Indian dosai. I really enjoy dosai and hope to make that soon. 🙂

      Roti jala is very easy and quick to make. The texture is smooth, soft, and tender and it can be eaten with curry or serawa (a kind of sweet syrup made with coconut milk and sugar in the southern state of Johor). I personally have never tried it with serawa.

      Reply
  25. Raymund says

    March 25, 2012 at 3:10 am

    Before I was wondering how they were made, now I know. Thanks for that, I will look out for that tool

    Reply
  26. Katherine Martinelli says

    March 27, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    What a cool recipe! These crepes look so beautiful and delicate. That five-nozzled thing is very cool.

    Reply
  27. Magic of Spice says

    April 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    I have never seen these, but boy are they cool! They texture sounds wonderful, and I want one of those toys 🙂

    Reply
  28. torviewtoronto says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    looks wonderful I add more eggs 🙂 lovely pictures

    Reply
  29. SJ's Food Court says

    June 27, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Hey… I loved your recipe! Will let you know how it goes once I try it out 🙂

    Reply
  30. Syna Sudakaran says

    March 28, 2020 at 1:49 am

    Hey Linda…just made them today with your recipe…they were great!! I’m originally from Singapore and migrated to Australia 14 years ago. I can’t even remember the last time I had roti jala. Thanks for putting this wonderful recipe up…so simple and awesome! Definitely gonna be a regular in my household now. : D

    Reply
    • Linda says

      March 30, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      You are welcome! I try to capture all the “old” recipes on my blogs in the hope of preserving them. I am glad you enjoy this one. Thank you for letting me know.

      Reply
  31. Tiana says

    April 25, 2021 at 6:48 am

    5 stars
    What is your Instagram account? I want to post picture crediting you because we love your recipe!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      April 27, 2021 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you! Here is a link to my Instagram profile –> rotinrice.

      Reply
  32. GZ says

    April 2, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent roti jala that keeps well in the fridge.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 13, 2022 at 4:36 pm

      Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  33. Anita says

    May 25, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Linda,
    Thanks you for the recipe. It was so easy to make and absolutely delicious. I played with the consistency as it was thick to begin with. Just want to say thank you as this is my first time making even though I am Malaysian.
    I used an empty bottle of juice and pierced five holes on the cap. It came out just like Roti Jala.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 13, 2022 at 4:07 pm

      You are welcome and I am glad you gave this recipe a try. It really is easy to make. Great idea using an empty bottle with holes in the cap.

      Reply

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