What is Roti Canai
Roti Canai is a popular flatbread sold by Indian Muslim vendors in Penang. Also called rota prata in Singapore, the roti canai makes for a common breakfast food. The name, thought to be Malay, is actually of Indian origin, as the word "roti" derives for most Indian languages denoting the various types of flatbread found in India. Roti Canai, however, is a local derivation of Indian flatbread.
To make roti canai, wheat flour is kneaded into a dough with generous amounts of ghee. It is flattened and tossed to spread it out. The dough is then folded over repeated. Coated with oil, it is then cooked in a flat iron pan or skillet. The cooked roti is crispy, with minor touches of burnt, golden-brown flakes.
In addition to the plain roti canai, also called roti kosong, one may order it with eggs, and other toppings including sardine, margerine, onions, and so on.
Roti Canai Ingredients
wheat flour
fat (ghee)
water
eggs
Roti Canai Map
The following map shows a growing list of locations where Roti Canai is available. To best view this map, zoom in by click on the ( + ) button to the widest position, then scroll to the location. More locations will be added to this map so check back regularly.
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Roti Canai
Where to find Roti Canai
Roti Canai is available at the following locations in Penang:
Bayan Baru Hawker Centre (breakfast)
Super Tanker Hawker Centre (dinner)
Stalls near Jelutong Post Office (dinner)
Sri Nibong Coffee Shop (breakfast, lunch), 247F Jln Sungai Besar, Sungai Nibong
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