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Martabak Telur

A crispy pan-fried Indonesian stuffed crepe filled with spiced ground beef, beaten eggs, and fresh scallions. It makes a savory street food favorite or rich main dish.

35 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

  • 8 oz ground beef
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup scallions, sliced
  • 8 spring roll wrappers
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat, then add 3 minced shallots and 3 minced garlic cloves to cook for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 8 oz ground beef, 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 6 minutes until beef reaches an internal temperature of 160F, then set aside to cool.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, 4 beaten large eggs, and 1 cup sliced scallions.

  4. 4

    Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place 8 spring roll wrappers into the skillet, add filling, fold into square envelopes, and cook for 3 minutes per side until crisp.

Questions

How long does Martabak Telur keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Martabak Telur?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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