Murtabak with Beef

Ingredients(for 1 medium Murtabak per person)

• 150g Lean ground beef (daging kisar)
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour (tepung gandum)
• 1 Egg (telur)
• 1 medium Onion (bawang besar, finely chopped)
• 2 stalks Spring onion (daun bawang, sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (bawang putih, minced)
• 1 tsp Coriander powder (serbuk ketumbar)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder (serbuk jintan putih)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder (serbuk kunyit)
• 1/4 cup Low-fat milk or water (for dough)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1 small Pandan leaf (daun pandan, optional, tied in knot for aroma) - optional
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (for pan-frying)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the dough by mixing whole wheat flour, salt, and water (or low-fat milk) until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.

   10 minutes

   Resting the dough makes it easier to stretch later.

2. 2

   Heat half the olive oil in a pan. Sauté garlic, onion, and spring onion until fragrant. Add coriander, cumin, and turmeric powders and stir for 1 minute.

   5 minutes

   Adding spices early enhances their aroma and flavour.

3. 3

   Add lean ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and black pepper. If using, add pandan leaf for aroma. Remove pandan before assembling.

   5 minutes

   Use lean beef for lower fat content.

4. 4

   Beat the egg in a bowl and mix into the cooked beef filling. Stir well to combine and let cool slightly.

   2 minutes

   Cooling the filling prevents the dough from tearing.