Martabak Telur Stuffed Egg Pancake

Name: Martabak Telur Stuffed Egg Pancake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup warm water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20); 4 large eggs, beaten; 4 green onions (scallions), sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp curry powder; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 6 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 4 tbsp white vinegar; 2 tsp granulated sugar

An Indonesian savory pan-fried pancake stuffed with a spiced egg and ground beef filling, folded into a crispy golden packet and served with a tangy cucumber vinegar dipping sauce. A popular street food breakfast.

45 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

IndonesianBreakfastStovetopStandardPork-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 lb ground beef (80/20)
4 large eggs, beaten
4 green onions (scallions), sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp curry powder
2 tbsp soy sauce
6 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
4 tbsp white vinegar
2 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

1

Make the dipping sauce: combine 1 thinly sliced cucumber, 4 tbsp white vinegar, 2 tsp granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Toss and let sit while you prepare the pancakes.
2

Make the dough: mix 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt together, then gradually add 1 cup warm water, stirring until a soft, smooth dough forms. Divide into 4 equal portions. Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 10 minutes.
3

Make the filling: heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds, then add 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20) and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Stir in 2 tsp curry powder and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Let cool slightly, then mix with 4 beaten large eggs and 4 sliced green onions (scallions) in a bowl.
4

On a lightly oiled surface, stretch each dough portion into a thin 10-inch square, pulling gently from the edges.
5

Heat a flat skillet or griddle with a generous film of the remaining vegetable oil over medium heat. Lay a dough square in the pan. Quickly pour one-quarter of the egg-beef filling onto the center, then fold the four sides of the dough over the filling to form a square packet, enclosing it completely.
6

Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the pancake is deep golden and crispy on both sides. Repeat with remaining portions.
7

Cut each martabak into quarters and serve immediately with the cucumber dipping sauce.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Martabak Telur Stuffed Egg Pancake reach?

For Martabak Telur Stuffed Egg Pancake, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Martabak Telur Stuffed Egg Pancake?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Martabak Telur Stuffed Egg Pancake uses 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20).

Can I make Martabak Telur Stuffed Egg Pancake gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Martabak Telur Stuffed Egg Pancake is 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Martabak Telur Stuffed Egg Pancake contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Martabak Telur Stuffed Egg Pancake?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 18 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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