Indonesian Street Food - Minced Beef and Egg Martabak

ground meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: minced chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while minced chicken is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour can be less costly.

sweet soy sauce

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce

Honey is a natural sweetener, while regular soy sauce is more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while egg substitutes can be more economical.

Prepare the dough for the martabak.

Season the ground beef with shallots, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt, then stir-fry until cooked.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt.

Roll out the dough and fill it with the seasoned ground beef mixture and beaten eggs.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a sealed pocket.

Heat vegetable oil in a large flat frying pan or iron griddle.

Sauté the filled martabak until golden brown on both sides.

Cut into portions before serving with pickled condiments.

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