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Roshi (wheat flatbread)

Roshi is a thin wheat flatbread cooked dry on a griddle, soft and lightly golden. It is the everyday bread of the Maldives, served with curries and fish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

On the side

Nutrition facts

277 kcal per serving

Protein
8.5 g
Carbohydrates
42.3 g
of which sugars
0.9 g
Fat
7.4 g
Fiber
2.2 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 flour and salt in a bowl.
  2. Gradually add the lukewarm water and knead for 5 to 8 minutes until you get a smooth, elastic dough.
  3. Work in the oil and knead for another 2 minutes.
  4. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into 6 balls and roll each one into a very thin disc.
  6. Cook each roshi dry in a hot pan for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until it puffs up and turns golden in spots.
  7. Brush them with a little oil and serve warm.

Variations and tips

Buttered. Replace the oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.

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