Malaysian Flatbread (Roti Canai) with Red Lentil Curry Dip

Malaysian Flatbread (Roti Canai) with Red Lentil Curry Dip - Food Wishes

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Күн бұрын

Sometimes the “food wishes” I get take years, or even a decade, before they make an appearance on the channel. Other times, as was the case with this amazing Malaysian Flatbread (Roti Canai), they are granted almost instantaneously. Enjoy!
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@bag3lmonst3r72 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Chef John. It's notoriously hard to make roti canai at home because of all the space needed to flip/toss the dough, but you did great under the circumstances. Barely a hole in the dough too. 11/10 from a Malaysian.

@ingeborg-anne 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask -- how the devil is it supposed to form a circle when you pick it up and drop it?

@bag3lmonst3r72 2 жыл бұрын

@@ingeborg-anne Well the pros at the roti canai shops here slam it on their work surface to help flatten the dough, then massage it into discs with their palms.

@kobirrana4670 2 жыл бұрын

@@DerSteppenwolfe প

@YuanCrossXIII 2 жыл бұрын

@@ingeborg-anne you basically need to slap it, a lot, on the table. Chef John did an amazing job without doing so, so it’s technically a win.

@crankynutcase 2 жыл бұрын

@@bag3lmonst3r72 Plus they use way more oil than this. (Fellow Malaysian here! ;))

@mathlife2287 2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching Chef John videos ever since I was in college, and now I'm already a home cook for over 10 years thanks to him. I always tell others that Chef John is my teacher who doesn't know me. I'm a Malaysian too so it really made my day seeing this video being posted!

@shikanara77 2 жыл бұрын

As a Malaysian, you've done a good job Chef John ! Bravo. Now if you can make the Teh Tarik or 'pulled tea', that is a complete typical Malaysian breakfast set :)

@potatopertato 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Imma gonna try his recipe soon it's easier than i expected

@VeryEvilGM 2 жыл бұрын

Pulled tea!?!

@788rad 2 жыл бұрын

I much prefer Milo for breakfast (white guy who's spent some time in Malaysia

@VeryEvilGM 2 жыл бұрын

@@fs4443 That explains it. They could do it like cocktails and just shake it?

@tomfondly5266 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't pulled tea just pouring it from one cup into another to create foam?

@scottthompson1066 Жыл бұрын

I used to live in Malaysia. I’ve craved this since I left. It’s been almost 30 years since I’ve had this taste in my mouth and I greatly appreciate your contribution. I’ve searched before for a recipe and never could find one that compared. This hits the mark. If I had four thumbs, all of them would be up.

@chickennuggets7092 2 жыл бұрын

Video title: "Malaysian-" Malaysians: *I have been summoned*

@falcons9659 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@fidgetyhuman 2 жыл бұрын

Chef John is in full energy after hitting 4 million! Back to back videos! Thank you so much😁

@nixkdn 2 жыл бұрын

That celebration stream was so wholesome. Loved the backstories and history.

@steffikhooyeecheng9214 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Chef John! My only tip is to not be afraid to really (I mean REALLY) smash the roti canai after its cooked. I find it really makes a difference in the texture. It should look like a cloud (fluffy) after being smashed. So don't be shy, and just let out all your frustration and anger on the roti canai :)

@artsbeatla 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic advice, thank you

@eluemina2366 2 жыл бұрын

😂🙏🏻 Great tip. Thank you.

@DavidChewYL 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Now you can progress To another dish called Murtabak which uses the same dough, but instead of it being empty, you fill the flatbread with meat. Well done Chef John! From a Malaysian in Malaysia.

@artsbeatla 2 жыл бұрын

sounds delicious

@hclim9202 2 жыл бұрын

Just as bagles, donuts, congee or muffins are the go to breakfast food items for some cultures, roti canai (or as I call it, roti prata) is the go-to for people in Malaysia. I love having it with fish or lamb curry.

@bag3lmonst3r72 2 жыл бұрын

Beagles? Are you talking about Koreans?

@hclim9202 2 жыл бұрын

@@bag3lmonst3r72 Haha nice one.

@adambrown2626 2 жыл бұрын

@@bag3lmonst3r72 they love beagles in the Phillipines.

@Aoshimaro 2 жыл бұрын

Found the Singaporean! Ha!

@artsbeatla 2 жыл бұрын

I think you meant to write bagels - which are basically boiled bread rolls :)

@teenieplates 2 жыл бұрын

From a Malaysian who loves roti canai, gotta say you’ve done this beauty well for someone who’s only done it twice. Awesome work and thank you for this delightful treat💖🥰

@wattson451 2 жыл бұрын

Being a viewer since 2007 learning how to make crepes, I’m very happy to see one of our local dishes featured here. You have the approval of Malaysians alike. The crunch is spot on, the fluffing was correct and even the gravy is really good. You can also just douse it with condensed milk if you wanted a sweet version. A very good pass. I’d say all you need now is a glass of teh tarik.

@MrChester1211 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Chef John!!! Being from Singapore, I can assure you that they smush the canai just as you would. Only crime here would be serving only one piece. These are so delicious you can never stop at just one!!

@Morgannin 2 жыл бұрын

10:00 keep your eye on the top right for a sighting of the mythical disappearing lentil.

@olivierdesmid4079 2 жыл бұрын

Wait what

@Morgannin 2 жыл бұрын

@@olivierdesmid4079 Notice the drip that falls on the placemat. I think Chef John noticed and tried to edit it out but the shot of it dripping was still there. Just a weird thing I caught out of the corner of my eye.

@a_very_burnt_steak 2 жыл бұрын

Lol xDD

@arthrodea 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, you're correct! There's a drip on the blue placemat that is quickly edited out!

@penguinshifu09 2 жыл бұрын

Lmfao😂

@AndreaChen 2 жыл бұрын

The recipe makes a ton of the lentil "dip" and it's actually a great curry base for a fast meal! I seared some chicken cubes with ginger and garlic, threw in a bunch of green beans, then when they were half done, added the lentil curry and simmered it for 10 minutes. Served over rice - quite satisfying. Thanks!

@vhawk1951kl 2 жыл бұрын

if you all dahl lentil dip, you could also try a tarka- onions fried brown in butter with turmeric and cumin which will always perk up boring old lentils

@kellycienwen 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe you did this video! I have been wanting to make this for my Malaysian hubby for years! Thank you Chef John!

@janus8797007 2 жыл бұрын

The Cypress Hill...I've never heard a cooking show ever reference them that's awesome!

@JennRighter 2 жыл бұрын

I was way too excited about that, lol.

@jonaslundholm 2 жыл бұрын

Oh he has tons of old school hip hop references. But my favorite, from a recent video, is: “Use charcoal, J Cole is a different type of fire”!

@resolecca 2 жыл бұрын

@Victor Hudson I guess your new to chef John coz he is constantly referencing rappers he loves rap

@janus8797007 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonaslundholm Hahah I heard that one too! Chef John is awesome!

@hambogumble4123 2 жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard. I knew it was coming as well….

@suvajeetdatta1220 2 жыл бұрын

We add spicy potato or sometimes minced meat inside these flat breads in India We call them 'mughlai paratha'

@sandralee8535 2 жыл бұрын

In Malaysia, we call them murtabak! Love them ❤️

@paulasimson4939 2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy - does that ever sound delicious!

@iamiamiam7367 2 жыл бұрын

We have that too in Malaysia. We call it murtabak/murtabak. Since Malaysia is multiracial and multi ethnic, our food are a mix of different cultures. Some of us are even mix of different races.

@vhawk1951kl 2 жыл бұрын

it's obviously a form of paratha and thus of Indian origin; apparently it is the water in the butter turning to steam that makes the layers or flakiness, as in croissants, which is why it needs butter rather than oil. I wonder if it works with wholemeal flour , but probably not; I'll have to try it and see.

@ChrisfromLeedsinUK 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this stuff when I was volunteering in Borneo. The sweet versions were also great with condensed milk on top.

@nizarismail1858 Жыл бұрын

The female bread! (With milk on top) The male bread (with 2 eggs)

@CButaud 2 жыл бұрын

I like the drip of sauce that disappears at 10:03.

@Moonchevre 2 жыл бұрын

I cursed at my husband for buying dough balls from a roti canai maker as oppose to buying frozen ones at the supermarket. The stretching stressed me out. You did an awesome job! Congrats from a Malaysian.

@artsbeatla 2 жыл бұрын

next time get him to do the dough prep - let him get stressed out!

@jonaslundholm 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on reaching 4 million subs! And thanks for being such a positive influencer!

@ramonpascual155 2 жыл бұрын

Everybody loves chef John, because he is nice and funny.

@TheApplianceDirect 2 жыл бұрын

bro have you seen him roasting people from Philly. Chef John can be savage when he wants to.

@MrSmileyFella2 2 жыл бұрын

As a roti canai fan myself, that was legit! The only thing was, when we smoosh the cooked roti canai at the end, we slap it with more force till the palms of our hand just meet to get finer cracks, maybe twice or thrice. Its a quick process. The square shape you went for might be a bit more awkward to do so though. But fun fact, variations of the roti canai such as roti susu (a milky version) or roti milo (with Milo in it) does often use the square shape! Overall loved the vid!

@debbielente4766 2 жыл бұрын

thank you John, more of these, looks great,

@JessiV2 2 жыл бұрын

I use a peanut butter base instead of tomato (because someone in my family hates tomatoes) and it gives a lovely rich and savory flavor instead. You should try it!

@lynnstlaurent6789 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I am allergic to tomatoes. I might be able to do this substitution with other dishes.

@angelalane8660 2 жыл бұрын

I love peanut sauces, just...hold the actual peanuts. lol

@HockeyTruffles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Also, you need to replace one of your family members.

@janne65olsson 2 жыл бұрын

@@HockeyTruffles 🤣👍

@artsbeatla 2 жыл бұрын

great substitution suggestion - thank you

@maisa96 2 жыл бұрын

Chef John making roti canai, the uplifting news Malaysians need at this time. ❤️

@owensbneil 2 жыл бұрын

At the end of literally every video Chef John says, "You just really need to make this!" and god bless if he isn't absolutely correct every time.

@Squarebulb 2 жыл бұрын

This looks beyond amazing!

@danielmasih7731 2 жыл бұрын

I am from Singapore, and this was perfect! Thank you for sharing.

@scotto9591 2 жыл бұрын

Forget: Fork don't lie: Delicious crunchy flat bread don't lie. My mouth is watering 😋

@falcons9659 2 жыл бұрын

Malaysian here. Well done Chef John, as you said with your lack of experience, you actually made a roti canai from scratch AND the dhal curry to go along side with it is nothing short of fantabulous. One needs a special skill to make these, especially the Traditional way. There have even been Roti canai making competitions here before. The only thing I was really waiting for Chef John to do was to 'hulk smash' the bread side ways before serving lol

@JennRighter 2 жыл бұрын

I think the B Real and Cypress Hill reference was my favorite “you are, after all” moment in Food Wishes history.

@Loke2112 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea who B real even was but was also extremely impressed with the relevance of that reference.

@chipskylark172 2 жыл бұрын

The uniformity of those dough balls was perfection

@asyrafmus 2 жыл бұрын

I have been following this channel like ages ago in my 20s untill now im in the late 30s.... as a Malaysian I am soo happy to see finally chef John made our staple breakfast... wonderful.. try adding in egg, onions or banana in your next video.

@flowercook3915 2 жыл бұрын

Are those ingredients added to the dip or the bread? And if to the bread,would it be between the layers as you fold them?

@asyrafmus 2 жыл бұрын

@@flowercook3915 Yes the ingredients are added in between the layers. After stretching the dough, add the eggs or onions or banana slices then fold it and carefully lift and put it in the pan :)

@neju4699 2 жыл бұрын

My mom kept asking me to try and make this... Thanks to this... I think I got the courage to try it.

@soniedlich 2 жыл бұрын

From a half Malaysian raised in Kuala Lumpur - this video made me home sick...great job on the roti, Chef John! Terima Kasih for sharing! Oh, and congrats on reaching 4 million!🎉👏

@mohdzulfadli6276 2 жыл бұрын

proud malaysian here, been following your channel for a while, thanks chef!

@vhawk1951kl 2 жыл бұрын

are you malayan or malaysian as a result of your own efforts? if not, whence the pride?

@salehinkibria8377 2 жыл бұрын

the humble roti canai served with daal and some curry. i used to order a telur mata with it. wash it all down with a teh tarik. either this or nasi lemak with fried peanuts-anchovies mixture and a sweet spicy sambal sotong was my given choice of breakfast back in my days in malaysia. miss those early morning/late night meals

@arubashorts9434 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had this in Malaysia and it’s absolutely incredible!

@dibyadipankarroy 2 жыл бұрын

4 million people have their drooling eye On your version of Malaysian Roti Canai ❤️

@socketman 2 жыл бұрын

Somehow I just found this channel about a month ago and subbed right away. Just want to say, what a delight all of your content is.

@TheSeanachain 2 жыл бұрын

Just made it. Great stuff! Thanks for the inspiration.

@singyeemonki 2 жыл бұрын

Chef John! Malaysian here. Love your videos. I’m so surprised n happy to see this one. We have many different flavours of roti canai ranging from roti canai with onions, eggs, to bananas, to cheese… even sardine…. Mayb you can even try to make your own flavor ! Another thing, you are missing a vital sauce for this! You need sambal!!! :D

@Delinaaaa22 2 жыл бұрын

This vid was so much fun😊 great commentary 👏🏽

@chapativsmcd Ай бұрын

Love you Chef John.. I’m from Malaysia and I’ve been a fan for a while now

@PhilGeissler 2 жыл бұрын

This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it!

@Lina-fl1mk 2 жыл бұрын

Great job with the roti canai, chef John! Everything looks positively amazing😋

@vhawk1951kl 2 жыл бұрын

effectively it's a paratha of sorts

@SkitHertz 2 жыл бұрын

Just adding on to the hundreds of Malaysians that came out of the woodworks, I'd be more inclined to try Chef John's roti canai made with butter than the ones here typically made with margarine! The red lentil curry dip looks more flavourful than some of the ones served here!

@scoundrell 2 жыл бұрын

Especially with the signature cayenne 😊

@wash77 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! You nailed it!

@haramanggapuja 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That looks dangerously delicious, especially the curry lentil dip/sauce.

@kryjchek 2 жыл бұрын

It looks pretty good! If you’re ever in Malaysia at a mamak stall, ask for “roti empat segi” (lit. square bread) if you want freshly made roti canai. The round ones are “mass produced” and may or may not arrive crispy. 😄

@nsanev2 2 жыл бұрын

Finally I’m first to a KZfaq video thanks for the great content chef John :)

@kcdrapes 2 жыл бұрын

When visiting relatives in Malaysia we have roti for breakfast as much as we can I love it served with the curry sauce and my husband likes it sweet with bananas and condensed milk and teh tarik . You’ve inspired me to have a go we like in England so hard to get good roti here

@kristianlee5633 2 жыл бұрын

Chef John thank you for the roti canai recipe !

@raynmaker 2 жыл бұрын

good job chef john! really legit looking roti canai. just one tip: when you fluff the dough, really slap it between your hands!! that's the sign of a pro roti canai maker 😌

@jeanthobaben 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats. I check you out almost every day!

@yankeesfan8561 2 жыл бұрын

looks so good

@richardpena7153 2 жыл бұрын

These look amazing!

@jennifergridley8111 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so trying this!! Delicious 😋

@nevenselimovic1362 2 жыл бұрын

This looks so good. The technique is very similar to maslenica, which my mom made all the time from the Bosnian/Balkan culture! It would be awesome to see that showcased at some point. Thanks for the amazing videos and dinner insipirations!

@krazykuilter 2 жыл бұрын

Saw the word "Malaysian" and had to watch... and salivate. THANK YOU! Will try!

@babyeeya 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my God my fav all time chef made Roti Canai! Much love from Malaysia 😍😍😍😍

@MsDihar 2 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT!!!

@amateurshooter6054 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@lee2819 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Nice attempt! :D I'm a Malaysian currently living in California. It is hard and need lots of practice! I attempted it before and failed horribly. lol. but will try again.

@vkiperman Жыл бұрын

I made the lentil dip. And it was really good!

@joekoscielniak8576 2 жыл бұрын

As always, Chef John, you have made a whole meal look easy to make and even easier to get the details right. Thank you! I'm going to make the flat bread. I was thinking that the water could be changed to milk for a more traditional taste. (Since the original recipe uses condensed milk) Before I do that, I will make it the way you show in the video because "water" seems to be the most commonly used liquid. It appears to be from India originally. As a quick, vegetarian type flat bread used with lentils or dal, the water seems consistent with the overall intent of the food.

@Samurai78420 Жыл бұрын

This looks delicious.

@TimothyReeves 2 жыл бұрын

Looks and sounds delicious!

@FelixNeo88 2 жыл бұрын

this video nearly made me cry.... one of my favourite foodtuber making my favourite dish.... and that looks really good!

@jacobaccurso3788 2 жыл бұрын

Sooooo excited for this one!

@dolan-duk 2 жыл бұрын

Almost midnight here in Singapore and this video made me want to pop down to the corner 24 hour place to get some.

@shimaabdo3301 2 жыл бұрын

فطير مشلتت صغير. We have a similar bread in Egypt,its called feteer، made the same way except much bigger, this version saves time and a loooooot of effort & i love it! The Egyptian version is traditionally eaten with either honey, molasses,cream or various types of cheeses, a perfect soul food as i imagine this one will be,thank you chef john for this recipe.

@EagleEan 2 жыл бұрын

Yes been waiting for this recipe

@rankrsh3328 2 жыл бұрын

Coming from a Malaysian, good job, chef John. 🇨🇦😘

@DemocratsareagentsofSATAN 2 жыл бұрын

I'm kneading to make this!!

@CM_Burns 2 жыл бұрын

You are the Steve Vai of your Roti Canai.

@danbrewer2149 2 жыл бұрын

long time viewer here! this is my kinda food. always nice to see you cook food from other places and explore!

@crisnelson7457 2 жыл бұрын

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@NBK1122 2 жыл бұрын

When he stretched the dough super thin, it reminded me of when he made phyllo. This must be a distant cousin.

@rlink204 2 жыл бұрын

Miss having these from Kuching. Well done Chef John!

@MisterM2402 2 жыл бұрын

This definitely makes me want to go to Malaysia

@anjusexotickitchen5675 Жыл бұрын

Great job mr John ♥️

@LaCocinadeMateteOficial 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible! It's so delicious.

@theejetpackjavo 2 жыл бұрын

“You are after all to be real (B-Real)….and speaking of ‘insane membranes’” 🤯 WOW Kudos.

@pastrycrafter 2 жыл бұрын

@JETpack JAVO, I didn’t catch that. I loved that song when I first heard it. I had some great memories from that period of my life. Thank you for the flashback.

@gracechow2623 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t be afraid to enthusiastically smash the roti after cooking! It’ll still hold together, well done Chef John, looks super yummy! You can go thinner while stretching out the dough for more crispiness.

@mahzubhasan4486 2 жыл бұрын

We call this "Paratha" in our cuisine and it's my 2nd most favourite home-made bread ever. Chef John, you definitely did a tremendous job with it. As you are gonna practice I really really hope tha next time you prepare a "Beef Vuna" (a curry item of beef which isn't totally dry or too gravy, somewhere in the middle in that ooold sweet spot), alongside that curry dip. Trust me; you'd certainly have to thank me later! 😅

@IamAvidity 2 жыл бұрын

Looks tasty, saved the recipe for later!

@artsbeatla 2 жыл бұрын

I will def be making that curry

@faridabegum790 2 жыл бұрын

A big thums up . AWESOME RECIPE .THNX

@wnose 2 жыл бұрын

looks and sounds marvellous chef john!!! done well it should have layers like a croissant

@Adscam 2 жыл бұрын

No. Crunchy and doughy like Chef John made.

@Kelsdoggy 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video Chef

@ritwikgupta1558 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Reminds me of bhaturas, a similar bread from India

@limjix 2 жыл бұрын

Sending love from malaysia!!

@user-bv9tt1yw9h 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the recipe chef😍 you are so funny you have a good vibe and energy . God bless you ☺️ a fan from Algéria .

@alistairkeenan5824 2 жыл бұрын

Thisis my favouriote recipe from my local Malay resturant - love it - now i will ahve to make it - thanks Chef John

@carolyndaughton3373 Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah Chef!

@luvgener8ion 2 жыл бұрын

Oui Papa!! Chef John made a roti!!!!

@jasonsoon7812 2 жыл бұрын

its a staple for breakfast, lunch and supper for a reason....... believe it chef, just smash it like you mean it, it'll come out even better

@tomasgulas 2 жыл бұрын

Going to the store tonight and making this tomorrow

@scoundrell 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it turned out great!

@tomasgulas 2 жыл бұрын

@@scoundrell it was amazing, my wife and son loved it. It was also super easy to stretch the dough. I used lot of butter when making the Flatbread so it was very very filling, more than I would like. I have 4 dough balls left and will try to make it with less butter, or I will have heart attack!