Desserts · Malaysia

Roti Jala (Malaysian Lacy Pancakes)

Name: Roti Jala (Malaysian Lacy Pancakes)
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 4 cups wheat flour; 3 cups water; 2 standard eggs; 2 tsp fine salt; A few drops of food coloring (desired color; optional)

Roti jala are thin and lacy Malaysian pancakes. They are typically served—like other kinds of roti—with savory dishes like curries. Many versions use coconut milk, but this one uses water.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME45 min

DIFFICULTYMedium

SERVESSee recipe

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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Step 1
Combine all the ingredients in a blender, and blend until you get a well-combined batter. Over-blending will produce excess foam.
Step 2
Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer the batter to a squeeze-bottle with a nozzle (see notes).
Step 4
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 5
If necessary, use a paper towel to lightly grease the pan with some oil.
Step 6
thumb|Shaping the pancakeUse the squeeze bottle to drizzle batter over the surface of the pan in a swirling, lacy pattern.
Step 7
Let the pancake cook just until dry—avoid excessive coloration.
Step 8
Remove from the pan, transfer to a plate, and roll or fold up.
Step 9
Repeat the cooking process until you have used up all the batter.

Roti Jala (Malaysian Lacy Pancakes)

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