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Bambooi roshi (rice roshi)

A light, soft coconut and rice flatbread cooked in a pan. This traditional Maldivian bread is delicious plain or with savoury toppings.

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Ingredients

Nutrition facts

295 kcal per serving

Protein
4.6 g
Carbohydrates
38 g
of which sugars
1.3 g
Fat
12.9 g
of which saturated fat
7.8 g
Fiber
3.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the rice flour, grated coconut and salt in a bowl.
  2. Gradually add the lukewarm water, stirring until you have a smooth, pourable batter.
  3. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium-low heat.
  5. Pour a ladle of batter and spread it into a thin disc, then cook for about 3 minutes without turning, until the edges lift.
  6. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes, then serve warm.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Add a tablespoon of sugar to the batter for a roshi served at breakfast.

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