Martabak Telur
A satisfying Indonesian beef built around spring roll wrappers, ground beef and scallions β roughly 65 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Brown the ground beef in a pan over medium-high heat with the minced shallots and garlic, then stir in the curry powder, ground coriander, white pepper and salt and cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant and fully cooked through, then spread it out to cool completely.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl, stir in the cooled beef mixture and the thinly sliced scallions, and season the mixture to taste.
- Heat a generous slick of the oil in a wide flat frying pan or griddle over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Lay a spring roll wrapper in the pan, pour about a quarter of the egg-and-beef filling onto its centre, then fold the four sides of the wrapper over the filling to enclose it into a neat square parcel.
- Fry the parcel for 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping it carefully, until the pastry is crisp and golden and the egg filling is fully set with no runniness.
- Drain briefly, cut each martabak into squares, and serve hot with a sweet-and-sour pickle of cucumber, shallot and chilli in vinegar alongside.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) Β· 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Shallots
- Β½ small onion + a little garlic
What to serve with Martabak Telur
- Ayam Goreng Chicken
- Ayam Penyet Chicken
- Bubur Ayam Breakfast
- Dadar Gulung Dessert
Tips & common questions
How long does Martabak Telur take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Martabak Telur is an original Indonesian recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Martabak telur Palembang.jpg by fitri agung from Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia, Indonesia, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.