Roti Gluay (Thai Banana Roti)
Local name: โรตีกล้วย
In short: A paper-thin, buttery Thai roti folded around sliced banana and egg, fried until crisp, then cut into squares with condensed milk. It takes about 50 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Resting
- 1 h
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 670 kcal
Roti gluay is the crisp, buttery banana pancake sold from carts at night markets across Thailand, folded into a square parcel and finished with a drizzle of condensed milk. The roti dough is stretched very thin, filled with sliced banana and a little egg, then fried on a hot griddle until golden and flaky. The dough is easy to make but needs a long rest to stretch properly.
Instructions
- Mix the flour, salt, sugar, egg, water and melted butter into a soft, slightly sticky dough. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 4 balls and coat each generously with oil. Cover and rest for at least 1 hour.
- Oil a clean work surface. Flatten one ball with oiled fingers, then stretch and slap it out as thin as you can, turning it, until it is almost translucent. A rolling pin works too.
- Heat a large nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat and melt 10 g (2 tsp) of the butter. Lay the dough in the pan.
- Arrange one sliced banana in the center and drizzle with a little beaten egg. Fold the four sides over the filling to make a square parcel.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp, adding a little butter. Repeat with the rest.
- Cut each roti into squares, drizzle with condensed milk and sprinkle with sugar. Eat warm.
Tips
- A long rest relaxes the gluten, which lets the dough stretch thin without tearing. If it springs back, rest it for 15 more minutes.
- Try chocolate spread or peanut butter in place of banana, or a savory filling of egg and chopped scallion.
Questions and answers
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes. Oiled dough balls keep well in a covered container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Bring them to room temperature before stretching.
Can I use store-bought roti or paratha?
Yes. Use frozen roti or flaky paratha, fill with banana and egg and fry in butter. The texture will be thicker and less crisp.
How do I stop the roti from tearing?
Oil your hands and the surface well and use a soft, well-rested dough. Stretch gently from the center outward, and patch small tears with extra dough.
How long does it take to make Roti Gluay (Thai Banana Roti)?
About 50 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Roti Gluay (Thai Banana Roti)?
About 670 kcal per serving, with 15 g of protein, 100 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 670 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 33 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
