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Roti john

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ A dish from Singapore

Roti john, a dish from Singapore
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Roti John is an omelette sandwich that is a popular street food dish in Southeast Asia. It originated in Singapore in the 1960s and consists of a bread loaf, similar to a French baguette, halved and cooked on a griddle with beaten egg and onions combined with a protein such as minced lamb, sardines or chicken.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientsbaguette-style bread, eggs, onions, minced meat or sardines
πŸ”₯Cooking methodbread spread with egg mixture and griddle-fried
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesavory, eggy, hearty, often with chili sauce
πŸ•’When it’s eatenstreet-food snack or quick meal

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Roti john come from?
Roti john is a dish that originated in Singapore.
What is Roti john?
Roti John is an omelette sandwich that is a popular street food dish in Southeast Asia. It originated in Singapore in the 1960s and consists of a bread loaf, similar to a French baguette, halved and cooked on a griddle with beaten egg and onions combined with a protein such as minced lamb, sardines or chicken.