Field observations at Mamak, Haymarket.
When I tried making roti at home I was just going off the recipe. I'd never actually eaten one before. Can you believe it? And the recipe was not a great help -- "add water until you get roti dough consistency." Yeh, thanks.
I then tried roti at Chennai. They were so different from the rigid chewy mess I'd made. I had to find out the secret.
So I went to Mamak, Molly. I was told that I'd have to line up to get a table. But while I was waiting I'd get to watch them make rotis in the window. Too good to be true? Not so.
Now I have the technique. All I need is a good recipe. And lots of practise.
Mamak, Haymarket (also in Chatswood)
No reservations.
Isn't Roti amazing...Mamak's is right up there with the best I've tried. Think I'd rather line up for Mamak version rather than try making it at home, you are a very brave detective.
ReplyDeleteLove this post (just as much as I love roti!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comments, MissPiggy and Tina. :)
ReplyDeleteTummy says: take me back there please!!!!
ReplyDeleteDamn this New Year diet idea caper. Agree with Miss Piggy - there are some things best left to people who spend all day mastering this one technique. (and that's my husband under the Roti - it didn't last long!)
Dear Detective Chow,
ReplyDeleteNice video and tips on making roti, I like the witch's hat over the head.