Maryam Bread, also known as Maryam Bread, is a type
of Indonesian flatbread that is often served as a wrap for various fillings. It
is named after Maryam, a character in the Quran, and is popular in Indonesia as
well as other Southeast Asian countries.
Maryam Bread is made with a simple dough of flour, water,
sugar, salt, and yeast. The dough is kneaded and left to rise before being
divided into small balls. Each ball is then rolled out into a thin flatbread
and cooked on a hot griddle until it puffs up and develops brown spots.
The flatbread can be served as is or filled with a variety
of savory or sweet fillings, such as spiced meat, vegetables, cheese, or
chocolate. It is often served as a portion of street food or in local bakeries and is a
popular snack or meal on the go.
Maryam Bread is a versatile and convenient food that can be
enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It has a soft and chewy texture and a
mild flavor that complements a range of fillings.
Here's a recipe for Maryam Bread and instructions on how to
serve it:
Ingredients:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 300ml warm water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add the warm water and mix until the dough forms a ball.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rest for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 10-12 equal parts.
- Roll each part into a thin, oval-shaped flatbread.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- Place the flatbread on the griddle and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove from the griddle and set aside.
To serve:
Place a flatbread on a plate.
Add your desired filling in the center of the flatbread,
leaving some space around the edges.
Fold the bottom edge of the flatbread up to cover the
filling.
Fold the sides of the flatbread inwards to create a roll.
Serve immediately.
Maryam Bread can be filled with a variety of savory fillings
such as chicken, beef, vegetables, or cheese. It can also be filled with sweet
fillings such as chocolate or banana. Enjoy!