Hey Sheldo! I moved to the US about 11 years ago and have tried so many different roti recipes that turned out okay. Several days ago I tried your recipe and it turned out to be closest to the best roti canais in Malaysia. I was able to impress my family and some guests. Thank you so much! Selfishly hoping for more Malaysian recipes! ❤️
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Don't know how I missed your comment before but wow thank you! I'm so glad that the recipe worked out for you and was a taste of home. Will definitely be sharing more Malaysian recipes, as it's one of my favourite cuisines in the world!
@nphan3940
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Sheldo I too tried many recipes of roti canai but yours recipe is simply the best. I got my kids and husband eating roti canai and dalh curry. Thank you so much for sharing. I look forward to your channel
@TTruthTrue
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen hi, I need to correct you. Roti canai is malay word for this bread, origins - INDIA. In india its called Paratha.different state had different method of making Paratha.
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
@@TTruthTrue Watch 04:40 in the video
@TTruthTrue
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen not quite right bro. Long ago it wasnt Chennai but Madras. Canai means roll in malay.
@arnoldkotlyarevsky383
2 жыл бұрын
This recipe is sort of magical to me. Years ago, when I was trapped in my parent's home, living on long island, I was a picky eater. I would only really broaden my horizons in part because of my older sister. She was, and is, my hero. One day, she dragged me to manhattan, where she lived and worked, and showed me this restaurant she had been eating at with some of her work friends. It was Malaysian. I didnt know there was food unique to a region of the world I had not even really heard about yet. She ordered everything and among the things she ordered for us was Roti Canai. There was something about the cloudlike appearance of the bread, the sweet and savory curry that came with it, and the way the layers saturated with it....it is one of my favorite food memories. Sitting there, with my sister, in what I thought was the coolest place on earth, eating this incredibly unique and delicious dish that I have thought about ever since. Needless to say, I will DEFINITELY be giving this a try. Thank you so much!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Arnold! I love how you perfectly captured just how magical, eye-opening, horizon-expanding food can be. It's so so cool that you have such an indelible memory of roti canai. What a PERFECT first thing to try from an unfamiliar cuisine. How could one not fall in love from the very first bite?? Your sister sounds awesome and I wish we could all hang out together and eat some good food!
@arnoldkotlyarevsky383
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen My sister is awesome :) Thanks again for putting this recipe within reach for me! Your channel is so helpful and radiates such positive energy, I love it!
@barbram8001
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen You have an amazing voice. Just found your channel.
@TTruthTrue
7 ай бұрын
@@sheldoskitchenjust to correct you. Canai is not Chennai. Canai is Malay word for roll, that is rolled bread for Roti Canai. In the olden days when it was introduced to Malaya by the south indian immigrants, they use roller to roll the bread dough just like where it is made now in KERELA state India. In its place of origin that is Kerela it is known as Parotta. Chennai is new name to replace Madras in Tamil Nadu state in 1996. Roti canai how it was named since the 1800 during British colonial times.
@7Siniestro7Pistolero7
3 ай бұрын
@@TTruthTruestop talking kok . Madras was the name given by the British cause they couldn’t pronounce Indian names. Chennai existed even before the British came. If you don’t know anything about this food and the origin just refrain from saying anything cause you’d just be embarrassed.
@armyrabb1
10 ай бұрын
I've been watching a lady in Thailand. She cooks them on a discada, filling the roti with bananas or eggs or both, then folds the corners over, sealing it.
@arthurwong9017
Жыл бұрын
Even in Malaysia its rare to find this level of crisp and flakiness in our regular "mamaks" which serve roti canai. Great job!
@7Siniestro7Pistolero7
3 ай бұрын
There’s too many of these flaky ones in a lot of mamak shops. You just don’t know where to find them. Just ask some Indian guys and they will tell you where to find them.
@arthurwong9017
3 ай бұрын
@@7Siniestro7Pistolero7 ok point out a few and we will happily follow.
@7Siniestro7Pistolero7
3 ай бұрын
@@arthurwong9017 You just have to google. It’s that easy.
@7Siniestro7Pistolero7
2 ай бұрын
@@arthurwong9017 google it. It’s that easy.
@maycatyuiop
2 ай бұрын
@7Siniestro7Pistolero7 maybe because when you pay 1.5 for a roti kosong you are just happy its only 1.5 😅
@bakegrainsofhope8934
2 жыл бұрын
I had my first taste of Roti Canai in Malaysia for breakfast at Marriott hotel in Kuala Lumpur just before the Covid pandemic. I watched the chef stretched the dough to ever so thinly and so skillfully. He cooked the roti on a large steel cook top. Omg I still remember that first taste of buttery, lightly salty, flaky crispy thin bread and slightly chewy on the inside between the multiple layers. I’ll definitely give your recipe a try, Sheldon. Thanks so much for helping me re-create roti canai for my family in North America. I used to tell all my colleagues every morning to try roti canai every time we sat down for breakfast at Marriott hotel and later to all my family about the amazing thin bread I had in Malaysia. Now hopefully I can give them a taste of this yummy bread with curry using your wonderful recipe and techniques. If I’m successful, we’ll all love you to the moon and back. LoL 🥰😍😂😋👍🙌👏💪🙏
@iworktoeat
5 ай бұрын
Hi Sheldon! I tried this recipe last week and it was wonderful. The larger we got the squares, the better the roti was. It was a really fun group activity I did with my friends and we all want to say thank you so much for working so hard on this recipe. We watched this video over 35 times while we made it. Please keep on doing what you are doing.
@agoodred
2 ай бұрын
Hi Sheldo from New Zealand 🇳🇿. I just made your Roti canai. Yummmmmm my daughter says it’s the best roti she’s ever had even better than the take away shops. Delicious thanks so much for sharing. This is the best comfort food snack for a foggy winters day 🙏
@user-sc5qx7rb3v
2 жыл бұрын
im studying in Taiwan and cant go back for years. i missed this simple roti canai cause they sell this for a very high price in restaurants plus its been modified to fit Taiwan customers. im going to make this right away because i get nostalgia watching this and i cant afford an aneh
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Hope this recipe is able to give you a taste of home! I'm jealous that you're in Taiwan haha there's soooo much good food there.
@jamieprince212
2 жыл бұрын
This could not be more detailed and clear -- thanks SO MUCH for taking allll the time and effort (and trial and error!) to perfect the recipe & technique, and film it so well!! 👏 (One quick point of potential clarification for US viewers: by "condensed milk" do you mean sweetened condensed milk? That's what we Americans generally understand "condensed" milk to be... the unsweetened version here is known as "evaporated milk" -- just want to make sure I use the right one!)
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome Jamie! I’m referring to sweetened condensed milk in the recipe. I’ll update the ingredient list so it’s more clear!
@jamieprince212
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen perfect - thx! PS, in NYC I’ve seen sweetened condensed milk sold in a re-sealable tube in Eastern European groceries, and in a flip-top squeeze bottle in Mexican stores… in case any one is concerned about opening a can and only using 3 Tbsp (although leftovers are great in coffee, as a topping for fruit, and have lots of other uses as well!)
@74achik
6 ай бұрын
I just made this (only half the portion and smaller size) and it turned out perfect! Definitely a 'cure' for homesick Malaysian food. I had leftover chicken curry and made dhall too. I used the second technique in stretching the roti.
@GoddessOfWhine
2 жыл бұрын
dude, you totally nailed this from the roti to the curry! i love your 'cheat' way of making curry. i had to admit I cringed slightly because I make my curry from scratch but your curry looks legit! You understood something about curries which many don't. The curry is only finally done when you see the oil coming out of the curry paste. I wouldn't have been able to tell that you used store bought curry paste to make the process faster. My grandmother will probably roll in her grave if she saw me making curry this way but I am willing to give this way a try. Thank you so much for putting all the time and effort into getting the humble roti canai done correctly. I am sure the rest of the Singaporeans and Malaysians will appreciate it too.
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Every curry I ate in Malaysia had the oil so I knew mine had to be that way as well. The cheat way is good but using a curry made the legit way will probably always be better. I really want to learn how to make fish head curry cause that was my favourite with roti canai!
@GoddessOfWhine
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen Thanks for replying! Yes, fish head curry goes really well with roti canai as well. I would love to share my fish head curry recipe with you but unfortunately even I am guilty of using fish curry powder to make mine. :-)
@TheKbear1877
Жыл бұрын
I literally stumbled across a Malaysian restaurant in philly and this was on the menu, the server highly recommended this and i swear i got 3 orders 2 there and one to go this was literally like crack to me, yall should have never posted this video now i can learn to make this at home😵💫🤯😈☠️ serious lip smackin good!!!! Im a creole woman cajun creole cookin is all i know but this right here!!!!!!
@leenicole995
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sheldo, greetings from Malaysia. I stumbled upon your channel by chance. Your roti canai is legit! So light and flaky. Look at those texture, my mouth is watering now. Hats off 😊 Keep up the good work!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
YAY! Terima kasih!!! That really means a lot to me. I have soooo much love for Malaysian food after staying in KL for work a few years ago. So I did my best to get my roti canai right!!!
@6330-z3p
2 жыл бұрын
Lucky bustard can just walk up down the road and get a fresh made one anytime of the day😭😭😭😭😭😭
@kryjchek
2 жыл бұрын
@@6330-z3p Yep, pretty much to our eyeballs in the stuff here in Malaysia :P
@msvibey978
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for making my third time the charm! I’ve tried making roti canai twice before and while delicious (carbs and masses of butter - come on!) the texture wasn’t quite right. But I followed your instructions to the letter and finally had roti success! Literally the best roti we’ve had outside of Malaysia itself. Thank you!
@annekumari5239
2 жыл бұрын
Im Malaysian and I think your flipping motion of the rotis are so cute! Great recipe and instructions as always.
@michellemelo2339
7 ай бұрын
The information that the dough can be frozen is game changer. From now on I always have a bag of roti in my freezer. Thank you.
@elizabethoconnor1493
2 жыл бұрын
I have ADHD and don't sit through long videos but your "table of contents" intro bit before the video started was SO HELPFUL. I was so intrigued I watched the whole thing. You're so approachable in your style of talking and really help boil down these complex recipes to ones we can all enjoy!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Hey hey fellow neurodivergent person! I was finally diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and suddenly so many things clicked into place. I try to make videos that would keep my interest so I'm glad it's also working for you!
@Sup3rnal
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Malaysian here. There are so many ways to jazz up a roti canai but my favourite way to enjoy it is to crack a half-boiled egg or two on top, then drizzle on the curry and scoop up the runny mess to shovel into your mouth. Divine.
@SJ-mo1fs
2 жыл бұрын
Have been looking for this very detailed method of making this type of roti. Had it in Malaysia years ago and could never replicate it. Thank you. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!!! I fell in love with roti canai in Malaysia as well. So so good
@yasminabdmalik4492
2 жыл бұрын
It’s funny how the internet can hear my thoughts. I was just telling myself I had to learn how to make roti from scratch because my preschooler wants nothing else before going to school, and all those instant store bought roti canai are starting to make a dent in the wallet. Your recipe looks like the real deal! Can feel the passion you put into this and I can’t wait to try it out. Thank you and God bless!
@agoodred
2 ай бұрын
Heads up. They can and do read your thoughts. I’ve had this happen a lot. My thoughts end up on Facebook all the time.
@kazumakiryu70
2 жыл бұрын
Bro am speechless,me myself from Malaysia I was surprised a Canadian put all the effort just to make a legit Roti Canai recipe.... Well done proud of u tho
@suzannekan
2 жыл бұрын
Malaysian here, tried making it once (with another recipe I found online) and it was a hot mess. Thanks for your well shot and edited video. Hopefully I will find the courage to make it again. Definitely appreciated that quick Malaysian curry btw, what a genius idea to use Thai curry as a base.
@kennethchongweithart7905
11 ай бұрын
Wow...this is a master piece! I miss roti canai the most while studying abroad! A tip for a even flaky roti canai...after thinning it out...instead of folding in a square...stretch lengthwise...roll into a log and gather it in the middle like a cinnamon roll...spread a little more with your palm and cook as usual. Clapping them in the end...extra crispy and layered...❤
@crazycrker
2 жыл бұрын
I just wanna say... THANK YOU. THIS is the level of dedication I put into my own cooking and I absolutely loved to see from someone else too, thank you for the handwork you put into this and most importantly, for sharing what you learnt with us.
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that I'm not the only crazy one haha. Good food takes dedication!
@123Todayy
2 жыл бұрын
Roti canai has become such a common thing in malaysia it is very endearing to hear it being praised but people overseas
@stephanustedy839
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sheldon. I already made this roti, since 5 years ago. But never thought the composition had standard comparison. Now my roti recipe becomes almost perfect because your video. 🙏
@mrbadiuzzaman
3 ай бұрын
One of the food that every Malaysian living overseas will miss. Although they have something that looks similar in Singapore or India, the Malaysian one is unique in its flavor and texture which you have been able to recreate. Congrats...to complete that in Malaysia we will have it with teh tarik or pulled cremy bubbly white tea
@randomsandwichian
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers from another Malaysian. Seeing someone from outside the country enjoy Malaysia's literal childhood comfort food is a delight to watch. Canai isn't the only variety you can make with this, there's Murtabak with shredded meat of any kind, cook it as a thin crisp that becomes a crispy wafer, or you can add egg and onions before folding them in to give it another layer of body to that already crispy texture.
@whatawittyusername
10 ай бұрын
I searched roti canai because I've had it at a restaurant near me and that's the only place I've seen it. I've already learned so much. Had to subscribe!
@vasanthanand1319
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Sheldo! Kudos for mentioning the roots of this awesome dish, btw I'm from Chennai myself and it's still a classic dish here, sold as Malaysian Parotta! It's just awesome when you think about how a recipe makes its way accross the world and comes back to its home as a better version of itself!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I love how food follows human migration and is a part of our history. I learned from commenters that parotta has also made its way to the Caribbean. In Trinidad, it's called "Buss Up Shut" Roti, which means "busted up shirt" because the roti layers resembles a torn t-shirt. So cool.
@janesmith9628
2 жыл бұрын
WOW WOW WOW ~!!!!!! Sorry I just don't have words; this is an INCREDIBLE HOW-TO !!!! Couldn't not-leave a comment. Where is the LOVE button? I have always wanted to make this, and now I think it might even be possible?! Thank you @sheldo's kitchen for your labour of love and dedication to creating and sharing your recipe !!
@pennysavedpennyearned
2 жыл бұрын
I had a layover in Malaysia and had this at the airport. I loved it so much, I found a paratha recipe and made a basic curry sauce with curry powder, garam masala, cinnamon, cardamom and coriander with stock. it did the trick. The only problem for me was that the paratha was not flaky enough. I tried a canai recipe, too dense, but a double fry made a decent paratha. here in South Africa, we get cake flour and bread flour. I will try each first then other tweeking if needed. because our flours are different, I feel I may have to work at it. I can believe that you would be able to eat the same meal daily. I love curry daily and won't get sick of it. 😂
@hagenees80
8 ай бұрын
Roti canai with curry is quite possibly the most delicious thing I've ever eaten in my life.
@noba5420
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm part Malaysian and my family currently lives there! This video is so well researched and detailed! I'll be visiting Malaysia soon with a newfound appreciation for Roti Canai
@noba5420
2 жыл бұрын
Also, another variation of Roti Canai I like is called Roti Telur, which is Roti Canai but with egg in the dough :)
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Roti susu is so good! Also loved roti telur bawang for breakfast when I was in Malaysia. Oh and roti milo as well :P
@belindaloo9423
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen Hi Sheldo, a fellow Canadian of Malaysian origin here. Don't forget roti tissue !
@terrarozza1
11 ай бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen in Mamak's or any roti canai outlets, we called it Roti Bom, it's sweet, buttery (or rather margarine) taste exploding in your mouth after dipping it in dhal or curry. Then there's Roti Sardine...
@coffeemug3009
5 ай бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen please do a follow up roti canai series with those ingredients! ❤
@supianzainuddin1482
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sheldo, I am away from Malaysia since 1988 and miss roti canai so, so much. My kids love them too. Thanks for the step by step instructions, it is the best roti making video by far. I will give it a try and hope it will be as good as yours. Thanks again! you are simply the best!
@wonderlam6366
2 жыл бұрын
It's AMAZING how cultures all over the world can have similar food. In Algeria, we have something simiar called Msemen (or مسمن). We difference is that we don't clap it at the end. We serve it in its square shape or cut it into pieces. It's a wonderful thing to serve with tea
@eggizgud
2 жыл бұрын
Some shops in Malaysia don't bother clapping anymore too. Some even come out with half-cooked, hard texture, not flakey and soft anymore. That's why I'm amazed that Sheldon knew what it should be like and actually managed to recreate it.
@annfay6543
5 ай бұрын
I am blown away by your persistence in creating this recipe. It is rare to find someone so determined to reach perfection. I am a fairly new subscriber but I noticed early on that you are extraordinarily in everything you do. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to a very long long time collecting and cooking your recipes.
@drawitout
2 жыл бұрын
My favourite snack at my favourite Malaysian restaurant is this roti made with egg inside. The curry sauce they served was incredible. I’m so thrilled to see this video that I’m commenting before it’s even 1/4 of the way through. 😍 I hope you also share the recipe for the delicate curry sauce that you dip it in.
@drawitout
2 жыл бұрын
*my favourite Malaysian restaurant that no longer exists ☹️
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! I love Roti Telur (with egg) as well. I actually filmed making it but it didn't make the final cut because the video was getting too long. It's really easy though -- basically just stretch the dough as usual. Before folding, crack an egg into the centre of the dough and break it up a little bit. Fold the dough around the egg, overlapping slightly more than usual to seal it in. Carefully transfer to a skillet and cook as usual. The shot 13:34 is actually me pouring curry onto an egg roti. The curry I show in the video is a quick shortcut but it's soooo good. Very rich and coconut-y.
@drawitout
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen Yum! Thanks so much for sharing both the name and the directions for this. I can't wait to make it. Although you are impressively good, and I feel intimidated by the task after seeing how you do it, I will give it a go (probably today because I can't resist). I'll have to return to let you know how it goes. :D
@cindy-lee
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen Oooh I'll need to try this too!
@stacey738
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen I lived in malaysia for 6 months and had Roti Telur for breakfast every day. That and teh tarik!! It was the best! And so mesmerising watching it being made!
@ps-ri2qk
2 жыл бұрын
Haven't been in Boston at Penang for ~7 years, and man do I miss this dish. They have a half globe device they cook the roti on, and their chicken potato curry for dipping is phenomenal. As much it's amazing to see you make it all, I think I'll actually go to the restaurant :) .
@Emma-nh9rl
2 жыл бұрын
I am Malaysian, and Sheldon I give you ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. You got it spot on! It looks as if made at a coffee shop in Malaysia. We love roti canai. Here we have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any time in between, lol. Btw, isn't it quite similar to how puff pastry is made?
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Terima kasih! A few years ago I stayed in KL (actually it was PJ) for an internship and fell in love with the food. Oh how I wish I could still head down to the local mamak and get delicious food any time. I miss it!
@mawreeoh
2 жыл бұрын
The technique is more similar to filo than puff, which is laminated with cold butter
@robincheng
2 жыл бұрын
Sheldo!!! I just found your channel and am BLOWN AWAY by your content. I have never subscribed to a channel so fast. You embody everything I want in a food channel-amazing food, straight to the point, and educational. I'm blessed with the bonuses-amazing editing, your soothing voice, and fantastic personality. I'm guilty of skippping around videos but I didn't do that once with all your videos I've watched. I also want to note that you do such an awesome job explaining the science behind cooking/baking in every video, so concise and clear. Thank you thank you thank you... So often I find myself following along to recipes and not knowing why something went wrong. You not only share awesome recipes but also have such a wealth of knowledge. I am looking forward to your channel blowing up. You're going to be huge. KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK! I'm willing to bet money you'll hit 1mil subscribers in no time. Much love from California!
@montishaya
2 жыл бұрын
I usually watch any video over 3 minutes on 2x speed, and really don't like a lot of talking. I flippin' love Sheldo though, when I discovered him about 5 days ago, I listened to every second on regular speed. I could seriously listen to him read off tax law and be totally happy, he's so friendly and nice!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Robin! Comments like yours are what keep me going. Seriously, it means a lot to hear that my videos are connecting with people. I'm just a guy in my kitchen making videos about the food that I love and it's so cool that I get to share it with like-minded people!!!! Anyway, I could go on. Just know that I really appreciate you!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Aw stop it! You're making me blush :)
@valliramasundram8590
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sheldo fir sharing this excellent receipe in making roti chanai. Look so delicious l must try as l never got it right. Greetings from Malaysia.
@cuteypies5077
Ай бұрын
Wow, this is REALLY DETAILED!! THANK YOU for taking all the time to do it so detailed and also telling us how many experiments you have done (10KG flour) before you settled on this recipe. OMG. Roti Prata is THE ONE thing we can't ever get to eat until we go back to SG/Msia. So your effort in experimenting and creating this video to tell us all about your secrets MEANS SO MUCH. Btw why is there a diff between Canada and US recipes?
@uniqueusernamehere
2 жыл бұрын
i can't believe i have never seen this channel before!! it is so nice to see instructions specifically for canadian cooks - i genuinely didn't know that about canadian AP flour.. cheers from vancouver 👋
@DessertsPRN
2 жыл бұрын
I fricking love roti!! Your dedication to this recipe is evident. I love the retro vibes in all of the transitions. I am totally going to use this quick coconut curry recipe. You are incredible Sheldon!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Love for roti brings the world together hahah. Thanks for noticing all the details Stephen, I really appreciate it ❤️
@bruhbro1181
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen In Malaysia is roti canai, here is roti prata
@shadyseneca
2 жыл бұрын
There’s a few more version of roti canai that can be easily made by adding a few extra ingredients and step based on the video some of it are, Roti Planta Add a sprinkle of sugar and butter in the middle before folding it. Roti Tampal Add eggs in the pan and put the roti on top of it. Roti Goyang Normal roti canai but bath in curry and add 1 or 2 half boiled eggs on top. Roti Cheese Just put a cheese slice in the middle before folding. If you have kids or you just wanna try something different you can use condensed milk as a dipping sauce or add more sugar in the curry to make it sweeter.
@Aden21
2 жыл бұрын
I did sprinkle sugar and cinnamon mix before folding and it turned great, I no longer want cinnamon rolls at all ,😂
@Ali_art
2 жыл бұрын
ayo you missed the superior egg roti canai
@kelisapadi
Жыл бұрын
you've missed roti pisang. Place some banana slices before folding...yums
@rudidekok
2 ай бұрын
Dont forget Roti Bom/Boom wah so good
@freshandzestyfood5033
2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel this week and I love your content.
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@SmoothOperator123
2 жыл бұрын
Ii is both entertaining and rewarding to watch a food enthusiast out on a mission to perfect a home recipe and share it so willingly with joy. Thank you Sheldo !
@ismawiibrahim7281
2 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing recipe that respects the flavour and technique of the food. Roti canai is such an amazing dish that is both simple and complex all at once. Thanks for showcasing Malaysian food on your channel! subbed!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wanted to do justice to roti canai because it’s one of my favourite things in the world.
@liezlcudaltan7879
2 жыл бұрын
Your attention to details is superb!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Liezl. You’re the best ❤️
@jamesholland8196
2 жыл бұрын
Excited to see this channel blow up. High quality stuff!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks James!!!
@ghrbaa6727
Жыл бұрын
The best Roti Canai I've eaten in my whole life was the one my aunt made in Malaysia, but she never sell them though, it's just her family kitchen recipe. Even after decades last eating them, I still fantasize about my aunt's Roti Canai.. I will try your recipe one day
@sygduh7
2 жыл бұрын
Iam a Malaysian. I eat roti canai with chicken curry most of the time. Will give a try because as I always buy frozen roti canai. Great video, not boring with good tips.😘 Subscribe. 😍
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Let me know what you think once you give it a try! ❤️
@sygduh7
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen The flipping part is a bit challenging. That's why I never tried making this.
@lewisjones235
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, mate! Thanks so much for the excellent detailed instructions. This is definitely the most thorough recipe I’ve come across!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Lewis! Roti canai is my fav food so this was a labour of love :)
@chinnithy7156
2 жыл бұрын
My dad used to bring us out to this janky little stall next to a busy street to eat these for breakfast. Highlight of my childhood and yeah this video made me reminisce those moment since my dad no longer is with us. One of my favorite is roti telur which is roti canai with egg. Right before you fold the dough, you crack an egg and spread out the egg throughout the top then proceed to fold. My mom loves the ones with onion, roti bawang, similar to the egg, just add thin onion strings while folding. And yes you can add egg and onions. Also while whipping up the curry, if you have chicken legs or thigh, that’s an easy way to make chicken curry which makes the roti taste sooooo good!! Thank you sir for making this video! :)
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Roti telur bawang was my go-to breakfast when I lived in KL a few years back! So good :)
@RegionalFoodJapan
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Definitely love it, man! I teach Japanese cooking but at the same time, I’ve always been fascinated by the beauty of Malay food! Good on ya!
@7Siniestro7Pistolero7
3 ай бұрын
Get your facts right. It’s actually Indian.
@megs4163
Жыл бұрын
Omg, I can’t wait to try this. There is a Thai restaurant here that serves roti but not sure if it’s this same kind. It is flaky but probably not as flaky as this one. However the flaky, crispy amazingness is what I loved the most. I am so grateful for all your work and love put into this recipe!! Thanks for sharing!
@elizaeri1295
Жыл бұрын
Thai roti normally they eat with something sweet like condensed milk but in Malaysia we use curry ( fish/ chicken) and dhal...
@blackmamba9950
Жыл бұрын
Roti is a catch all phrase for Indian breads. This is actually Porotta or Paratha in India. If you go to India and ask for roti, you'd get a flat bread similar to tortilla
@huggledemon32
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh man I fell in love with this bread when I visited Malaysia 15 years ago!🥰🥰
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Same!!! I ate SO much roti canai when I was in Malaysia for an internship.
@nagesharas5136
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen such a wonderfully meticulous explanation of flipping! In India, there's a similar roti called _"roomali roti"_ (in Hindi, _roomal_ = handkerchief). The roomali roti is also expanded by flinging it, just like Roti Canai. But its preparation method has four important differences: (1) much lesser oil is used: no smearing at all (2) It is roasted in unfolded form, (3) it is roasted on an inverted wok. Prepare the wok first by spraying it with saltwater. (4) after roasting, it is folded like a handkerchief and served. Unlike Roti Canai, the roomali roti has a firm, dry and soft surface, and not a flaky/crisp surface. It also goes well with curries.
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nagesh! Thank you for introducing me to roomali roti, I wasn't familiar with it before. The texture looks perfect and chewy. It almost reminds me of Chinese duck pancakes. The roti must be so good with curry!
@raasprasad2575
2 жыл бұрын
Bro …. This vid is top ! As a Malaysian who’s had more then my share of roti channai - this looked the part and it’s amazing. Also you should try to make “Madurai bun porata” very similar to roti channai.
@Ace753.
2 жыл бұрын
I think you took this to a whole new level...kinda even looks better than some if not most. Never tried it but guessing that it's probably even better than most given that you've actually used butter. Most of them uses margarine coz it's cheaper
@jamesjasonallen4168
2 жыл бұрын
I hadn't heard of these, but I love south Indian paratha's. When I lived in Bangalore there was this brand of Kerala paratha's that came pre-packaged and I would fry them in ghee to have with curries. Best way to eat curries, hands down. So flaky on the outside and tender on the inside. I imagine this will be a similar experience! Will have to try it. Also, subbed :D
@senkumeow5095
2 жыл бұрын
It's the literal same
@jamesjasonallen4168
2 жыл бұрын
@@senkumeow5095 pretty much except the roti canai is purposefully smashed
@shahzad7640
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjasonallen4168those pre-packed parathas you mentioned above, should be smashed once fried. because just frying it leaves flat ,but once you smash, it develops layers.
@shahzad7640
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjasonallen4168 And in kerala, restaurants serve it smashed.
@jamesjasonallen4168
2 жыл бұрын
@@shahzad7640 I don’t recall them being as smashed as this though. Then again I’ve never been to Kerala, just to Malyali restaurants in Karnataka
@lildevil872
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a Malaysian and i approve of this. It's hard to make and you sucessfully made it to perfection. Yummmm
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Terima kasih!
@lildevil872
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen sama sama. Hope to see you make more traditional malaysian delicacies
@im.Karury
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sheldon, just want to thank you on this Malaysian all time favourite recipe that we Malaysians enjoy at mamak stalls. It's really on point 😗👌🏻 (P.S: pair with condensed milk or honey for a sweet way of enjoying roti canai with a side of coffee or milo 😋)
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
I loooove sweet roti! Roti susu, roti tisu, roti bom. Give them allll to me 😂 My go-to drink order when I was in Malaysia was “limau ais kurang manis” but I do love me some milo!
@markiicecream9074
2 жыл бұрын
since you've succeed with the basic dough, I would recommend you trying other variation of roti such as roti telur (egg), roti pisang(banana), or even murtabak. all of it uses that type of dough, just added some topping or filling during the frying process.
@sialisa1986
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sheldo! Amazing video and can't wait to try! Just wondering, is there a substitute for the condensed milk ? Alternatively, do you have suggestions on uses for the leftover condensed milk? Thank you!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! If you look in the written recipe, I've provided a dairy-free version of the recipe. Basically, substitute water for milk and add additional sugar to make up for the sweetness. Condensed milk is DELICIOUS with roti actually. In Malaysia, they'll put butter and sugar inside the roti then drizzle with condensed milk to eat -- this style is called Roti Bombe. You can also put thin slices of banana or pineapple inside the roti and serve with condensed milk. Banana roti is very popular in Thailand. Other uses for condensed milk: - Add it to coffee or tea (so good) - Tres Leches cake - Fudge - Russian Buttercream You can also find lots more recipes right here: www.eaglebrand.com/recipes
@Cakemares7307
2 жыл бұрын
They now sell a dairy free condensed milk. Sold at whole foods, alberstons etc. If all else fails, amazon has it. :)
@beachnap
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen As far as the coffee is concerned, I'll give my two cents. As an American, I'm not terribly familiar with southeast Asian cuisine, but I do happen to know and love Vietnamese-style coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá), which is traditionally made with sweetened condensed milk and served either iced or hot. You can use a "phin" which is a simple little filter to make a fabulously strong cup of brew. Also, for the extra curious, try the version that uses an egg yolk (cà phê trứng)!
@nolatamblyn1593
2 жыл бұрын
I'll second Sheldo's suggestion. Condensed milk makes very good easy fudge: mix over low heat with chocolate of your choice, flavorings, a little salt, (optional tablespoon of butter for shine and softness) and chill in a wax paper lined temperature proof container (like a brownie pan). Very yummy and a super forgiving recipe. I suggest adding walnuts or coconut extract for flavored versions but you can really go wild with it.
@sxrxya
2 жыл бұрын
Aslm.This is my fav food
@stringtype
2 жыл бұрын
I was so sure this was going to be a huge channel based on the quality of the videos -- so weird not to see hundreds of thousands of subscribers (yet)!
@Seriously_Eh
2 жыл бұрын
Adding a sub: his content and execution is so great! Hope he blossoms.
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you! I'll keep putting out the best content that I can and hopefully the audience will grow accordingly! :)
@14ikan11
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the recipe! I've also tried to make these, but never managed to get it right. I thought that they used eggs/dough relaxer or some sort to get the texture. Never would have guessed condensed milk. And yes, it is a carefully guarded secret among restaurants and cafes. Yours look amazing and will definitely give it a go!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Commercially they probably do use some kind of dough relaxer! But yea I found that the condensed milk tenderizes the dough enough to help it stretch. Eggs also don’t help! They make the dough too tough and not as crispy when fried because the dough kinda puffs up.
@HalfLapJoint
Жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen Thanks for this tip, was just about to add egg!
@spacewad8745
2 жыл бұрын
you smooth talking man, i love your recipes
@Potatinized
2 жыл бұрын
I've never heard about the Chenai background. I've always thought it's simply the word canai, which means "to be rolled until very thin". They used to be rolled before, but since tossing is a lot quicker, they just go with that but the name stays.
@lannn88
2 жыл бұрын
Square shape = easy to make & can put anything like egg = roti telur , put sardine = roti sardin, put chicken or beef inside = became murtabak, more fancy put extra mozzarella cheese, Round shape = not easy to make & more layer, put more butter inside, the roti became malaysian fried croissant & more sedap with kuah campur banjir.. Suggestion fish curry & dhal curry + sambal, to make another level put 1 or 2 half boil egg.. Perghhhhhhhhh.. Sorry my english very bad..
@gregsanchez4665
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always so detailed and relaxing to watch!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that Greg! ❤️
@khai77
2 жыл бұрын
Well done Sheldo! Canai meaning Chennai, India is an often quoted folk etymology that may not actually be true. "Canai" in Malay can also mean to to flatten material and spread it out thinly, which is part of the preparation process for this flatbread. I recall being told that that this in fact the origin of the name. Any knowledgeable Malaysians care to comment?
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
A few commenters have mentioned that fact! Unfortunately, I can't go back and change the video. I went with what I'd heard anecdotally and from online resources (such as Wikipedia) but I should have just asked some of my Malaysian friends instead of going off hearsay!
@khai77
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheldoskitchen ah ok, no worries all good. The roti looks really authentic and I actually laughed out loud when you got the crushing right. The cooks in the mamak restaurants in Malaysia - these are the Indian Muslim establishments that are synonymous with roti - will do these bare handed piping hot straight off the griddle!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
@@khai77 I watched many a roti cook clap meringue with bare hands when I stayed in KL! That’s how I knew haha. The best roti canai I had was at this mamak in PJ. Wish I could remember the name of it now.
@keangwooichoo6138
Жыл бұрын
There are 2 stories regarding the name
@NoMeWithoutYou1
Жыл бұрын
Sheldon, excellent video on recipe and technique. As for origin, it is known as Malabar/Kerala pratta or parotta in India. That's where it's still found although, with the internet, people are making it all over. In the sixties and earlier, it was always called roti prata in Malaysia. At some point, in the 80s, the Malays started making it, like they did with Chinese food. You can find this roti everywhere South Indians (Keralites and Tamils) went, including in African nations where they sometimes mistakenly call it chapati.
@TuN77
11 ай бұрын
Yeah. As u know at Malaysia we have 3 main race, Malay, Chinese and Indian. Thats happen when all the races come together in 1 country. All is mix bro 😂. But we know the origin of the dishes and it's so phenomenal here till now. It's be one of top dishes here especially when we do some innovation on it and improve the recipe to make it multi flavor. If u come to Malaysia u will know what kind of improvement we did. And how it's gonna be one of top dishes here 😉 I dunno if it's still same like at India or not. Even Pratha not famous like roti canai. We serve Prata too but it's not famous like Roti Canai. And Malaysia is country that u will find around the world food. All around the world restaurant was here including African, South American, North American, Europe, Middle East, Centre Asia like Kazakhstan, Turkeministan, India, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia like Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Turkey, China and many more. 😂
@Pike737
8 ай бұрын
Stop adding your Kerala tag everywhere 😂. Parotta is from Tamil community. Like most Malayali food, parotta too is from Tamil culture. From Jaffna to Tuticorin and latter spread everywhere. Kottu porotta originated in Madurai and later went back to Ceylon.
@7Siniestro7Pistolero7
3 ай бұрын
@@TuN77The Kerala Porotha is flakier than the roti canai so no you’re wrong it wasn’t modified but it was there all along. You just need to explore and find them to know 😂.
@7Siniestro7Pistolero7
3 ай бұрын
@@Pike737Stop adding your Tamil Nadu tag everywhere also.😂
@JD-mo9nn
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much from australia man, half my family is from malaysia, so many memories of going to night stalls all over kl and melaka looking for every roti store we could try! Bringing my mothers homeland flavours in the most authentic way i can. im sure she will appreciate. Thanks brother and god bless
@MrWidgen
2 жыл бұрын
You have a certain charm. The way you speak, your expression, your smile, your eyes. I am not sure if i am here for the recipe or you. 😅
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Come for the food, stay for the host 😂😂 thanks Jose!
@keangwooichoo6138
Жыл бұрын
As a malaysian, i just stumbled upon this video. Although the curry isn't authentic to malaysian curry due to spices not available, but the stretching is almost there. The only slight difference is indian malaysian will twirl the dough before slapping it onto the flat surface. This is the faster method to stretch it. So twirling in the air, thin it before reaching the flat table. After that, they wil take each side like what you did to cover it one layer on top. And press it. Then twirl again. The layer increased and finally it is time to throw it on a hot flat pan.
@zzh0601
2 жыл бұрын
I love this type of roti. The stretching and folding process is quite tricky but really worth it. I do prefer not to bash the cooked roti so much that you lose all the crispy outer layers that took so long to create and it is much better if the lovely butter isn't all wiped away with the dish cloth . But that's just how I like my roti . You enjoy!
@qweamj9360
5 ай бұрын
I'm Malaysian and excited to try this until the tossing part. Thank You for your hard work to share this. ❤ I will try the second method of tossing.
@xiandra2004
2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and I am loving it! What a wonderful recipe and I really enjoyed your attention to details and your enthusiasm. I will be making this and freeze the rest of the roti. My question is can you freeze the curry sauce too?
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much! I have tried freezing the curry sauce so I can’t speak to any experience. The recipe only makes about a cup of sauce, perfect for a few servings of roti so I don’t imagine you’d have too much leftover. It stores very well in the fridge and should keep up to a week!
@glori3051
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this recipe!!! I made it yesterday for the first time ever and did the tossing thing. Which was not that easy. They came out so well though omg!! The shape wasn't perfect and it had a few thick parts but my boyfriend and I came to the conclusion that it tasted better than how some of the Malaysian restaurants make it! And the sauce is amazing too!!! Your recipe is amazing and I'll work on getting better at it.
@HelenSab
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your dedication and research!!! I love roti!!
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Same!!! It’s definitely one of my fav foods :)
@noelmanasse6738
Жыл бұрын
Hi sheldo, I'm M'sian living in Germany. I love Rotis. Great Job, Keep it up. Noel M.
@DanoneczkQs
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man, science in the kitchen is what I need. I've just found your channel and not gonna lie - am I impressed! Will stay for longer here, that's for sure :D Awesome work, looking forward to new experiments and recipes :) Not long ago I got really curious about appliances of air fryer in modern kitchen, but here I've found that microwave shouldn't be overlooked either, that's also a very nice addition I didn't get to see on other channels.
@keangwooichoo6138
Жыл бұрын
There are two stories regarding canai. In malay, canai is making the dough thin. It is an action word. Another story was a chef from chennai came to british malaya (now malaysia), and made the bread. Because of language barriers, many people in malaysia called it roti canai.
@patissierpark
2 жыл бұрын
오 이거진짜맛있겠다 사우디에서 먹었던 부라타브레드랑 비슷할거같음
@theearthisnotflat4398
2 жыл бұрын
I think this bread is based on the Yemeni bread malawah based on looking at it. Yemenis used to go down to Malaysia and trade with them and brought islam with them. I'm a yemeni who's been to Malaysia btw. It's a beautiful country.
@stephaniejaboh8929
4 ай бұрын
Roti canai is a Malaysian version of Indian roti. Despite its Indian origins, this menu has evolved into a distinctly Malaysian dish, thanks to the influence of Tamil immigrants who arrived in Malaysia during the colonial era. It is one of local's top favourite breakfast and can be found almost in every part of Malaysia. We do have Yemeni restaurants in Malaysia though. I had been to one. I hadn't tried all the food but it is interesting and would love to go back and try more.
@theearthisnotflat4398
4 ай бұрын
@@stephaniejaboh8929 this is interesting because we also have Indian influences in our food. Including the bread I mentioned, picked limes we call ashar adeni instead of achar from India, and Shai adeni which is similar to Chai masala.
@majinraptor
2 жыл бұрын
Damn this looks so good! I love kerala parottas and their malaysian counterparts - the roti canai. Love from Vancouver!!
@angelinechow1295
2 жыл бұрын
I must say this is the best recipe I found n tried so far. MUST TRY! I love it so much cos the texture is really so flaky n yummy!!! I wanted to share the picture but duno how😂😂😂
@FazeredTube
2 жыл бұрын
My wife has told me about these for years and I am excited to make them for her. Thank you! Can you please share the protein content of your flour as we are in the UK?
@John-es7ts
7 ай бұрын
I have visited Singapore, multiple malaysian resturants. Tried multiple recipes myself. This recipie is legit...best I found. Well done and thank you for sharing!!!
@geoffreyblackmer
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god 🥺 He's perfect 💖
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
😘
@euniceliciousTV
2 жыл бұрын
I am Malaysian and this is so amazing, you are very expert in flipping it. I always fail on that part.
@ShunCheng091
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sheldo ! I love your videos and instructions, you inspired me to cook again after many cringe failures! Thank you for sharing your recipes with us, hello from Vancouver too! :D
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Wow Simon! That really means a lot. Best of luck with your cooking journey! Don’t let setbacks get you down. You should see the amount of failures in my kitchen!
@6330-z3p
2 жыл бұрын
Canai means shredded bro...not chennai....chennai was madras 20 years ago and roti canai has been called roti canai like forever.....still your recepi is pretty extensive.....awesome video....kudos
@7Siniestro7Pistolero7
3 ай бұрын
Chennai existed even before madras. Don’t know just google.
@aziris7257
2 жыл бұрын
@sheldo's kitchen Great video. Just one correction. Canai is not the Malay spelling for Chennai. That's wrong. Chennai did not exist before 1996, where it was called Madras and the name change to Chennai even confused Indians as it was based on an old obscure document where a small village called Chennapattanam was mentioned. It originated from India, for sure, but not specifically Chennai as we have evidence to suggest that Roti Canai/Cane existed in Malacca and Achec (Indonesia) since the 16th century. This idea that Roti Canai is Roti Chennai is popularized by young Indian immigrants to Malaysia and Singapore in the 1990s. Like, how could Roti Chennai exist if Chennai itself didn't? Could it come specifically from Chennapattanam? It could, but there is zero evidence for that. Unfortunately, since you've already made this video specifying Canai being Chennai, people will assume it's true and get the wrong idea from now on as your channel undoubtedly blow up. I would ask you to reupload with that part removed, but it's up to you. The video itself is great, it's just people will think it's true. Canai is not the Malay spelling for Chennai. Canai is an old Malay word for 'flatten'. We don't even pronounce it as Chennai. We pronounce it as Char-nye.
@sheldoskitchen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detailed etymology! I went with what info I could find online and there weren't many articles that went into detail about the origins of the name. There are several sources which presented that the meaning of the word is contested and could stem from Chennai, so that's what I went with. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roti_canai#Etymology alchetron.com/Roti-canai But hey, it could be worse. At least we're not calling it "Asian Flat Croissant" 🤮 worldofbuzz.com/a-cooking-website-called-roti-canai-asian-flat-croissant-malaysian-netizens-are-pissed/
@Bubbles-od2tv
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure this could have existed in South East Asia before the 20th century, because wheat is not a staple food in South East Asia like rice is. It would have been very expensive to import wheat. Neither is dairy which is one of the ingredients. These started getting popularized when Indians especially from Kerala started arriving in Singapore and Malaysia while the British were around.
@aziris7257
Жыл бұрын
@@Bubbles-od2tv That is a valid point, yet we also have evidence that an early version of roti canai served with chickpeas was documented in Acheh and the later years of the Malacca Sultanate back in the 16th century being served to affluent people. Unfortunately, there is not many documents relating to the Malacca Sultanate left after its conquest by the Portuguese, who had been especially thorough with erasing Malaccan identity. However, I don't think it's too farfetch for wheat to be a staple food for the higher class citizens of both areas as Malacca was a major maritime trading port at the time and wheat was never all that expensive in the first place, having been traded all the way from the middle east to Southeast Asia.
@7Siniestro7Pistolero7
3 ай бұрын
Stop claiming what is not yours and everything will be fine. It’s extremely embarrassing. Even the Indonesians claim that this dish is from India.
@aziris7257
3 ай бұрын
@@7Siniestro7Pistolero7 They claimed that roti and prata are from India. We Malaysians do not claim that flat bread is from Malaysia. We claim that there is no single evidence to say that roti canai, in its specific form is from Chennai specifically. Could it have been from India regardless, yes, it could, we don't deny that. What we do deny, is that it came from Chennai. That's it.
@hildaminos2756
2 жыл бұрын
Wow i miss those i used to eat roti in Malaysia, sedap, bagus...i will try to cook those thank you for sharing😍🤩😋
@gk6336
2 жыл бұрын
So is this Malaysian PAROTTA?
@wearetubes
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Do you intend on making more videos? They are top notch. I loved this recipe. Absolute perfection. I followed it from my other account but just subscribed here.
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