15 Street Foods in Southeast Asia
| March 17, 2017
8. Martabak – Indonesia
Martabak is a type of filled pancake found all over Indonesia. It has roots in the Middle East and is actually a famous dish in Yemen, India, Malaysia, and Singapore. It’s thought to have been brought to Southeast Asia by Tamil Muslim traders.
The Indonesian version resembles the classic roti which is sold in Thailand, but filled with egg and meat. You can also have it sweet and that one tends to look more like a pancake. It’s usually filled with dark chocolate, margarine, cheese, and condensed milk!
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