Before the tin or brass roti jala mould became widely available, the innovative cook devised a spout by punching holes in a used tin can - typically a condensed milk can popular at the time.

Serve roti jala with chicken and potato curry. Note: If you do not have a roti jala cup (mould), make a funnel with a piece of banana leaf secured with a bamboo toothpick and use this. You can ...

Serve the roti jala with your choice of curry. Penang Local by Aim Aris and Ahmad Salim, published by Smith Street Books (RRP $39.99). Photography by Georgia Gold.

Roti jala are savory, Indonesian net-like crepes that are as fun to make as they are to eat and will bring new life to mundane leftovers. They are usually made with coconut cream, but similarly ...