Roti John

Ingredients

• 2 French baguettes, halved lengthwise and then crosswise
• 1/2 lb ground beef or mutton
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Sliced cucumber, for serving
• Ketchup and chili sauce, for serving

Before you cook

• Finely chop the onion.
• Cut the baguettes in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 4 sandwich-length pieces.

Steps

1. Cook the ground beef in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.
2. Stir in the onion, curry powder, salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, until the onion softens.
3. Remove the meat mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
4. Beat the eggs in a bowl and stir in the cooked meat mixture.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large flat skillet over medium heat.
6. Pour a portion of the egg-meat mixture into the skillet in an oval about the size of a baguette half.
7. Immediately press the cut side of a baguette half down onto the egg mixture so it soaks in.
8. Fry for 3 minutes, until the egg is set and golden underneath.
9. Flip the whole piece over and fry the bread side for 1 to 2 minutes, until toasted.
10. Repeat with the remaining oil, egg mixture and bread.
11. Serve warm with sliced cucumber, ketchup and chili sauce.