Recipe: Egg Roti with condensed milk

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Burmese egg roti is a popular street food in Myanmar, and it has become one of the most popular menu items at Tea Garden in Mae Sot. The egg roti is really easy to make, especially if you’re using ready-made roti, which can be found in most Asian grocery stores. Delicious as a sweet breakfast or as a snack in the afternoon along with a cup of hot tea.

Recipe and Notes by Chef Nge Nge

You can customize the roti anyway you like. I have even had guests in the Tea Garden restaurant ordering egg roti without egg(!).

Roti: If you don’t have access to roti bread, you can use wheat flour tortillas as a substitute. The tortillas will work just as well and will still provide a crispy texture to the dish. You can also add other ingredients to the dish, such as chopped scallions and cheese.

Drizzle sugar and sweetened condensed milk over the eggs and roti bread. You can add as much or as little condensed milk as you like, depending on your preference. The condensed milk adds a creamy sweetness to the dish and balances out the savory flavor of the eggs.

Recipe: Egg Roti with condensed milk

Recipe by Chef Nge Nge

Course: Snacks, BreakfastCuisine: Myanmar

Servings

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Ingredients

1-2 1-2 eggs
½ teaspoon ½ sugar + sugar to drizzle over the roti
¼ teaspoon ¼ salt
1-2 tablespoons 1-2 oil for frying
1 1 roti (or other kinds of thin flat bread)
1-2 tablespoons 1-2 condensed milk

Directions

Add salt and sugar, and beat the eggs.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the roti for about 1 minute.
Spread the beaten eggs over the roti. Fold the sides of the roti towards the center, so it looks like a flat burrito.
Fry the roti 2-3 minutes on each side, so the outer layer gets crispy and golden brown.
Cut into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle with sugar and serve with condensed milk.

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March 16, 2023 0 comments

Las Vegas: Lining up for Eggslut

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I usually say that I’m too old to bother standing in line, whether it’s for restaurants or for clubbing, but in Vegas, I’ll make an exception, and that exception is for Eggslut at The Cosmopolitan. Eggslut started as a small shop at Grand Central Market in Los Angeles, but their super tasty, Insta-worthy egg dishes, quickly became hugely popular, and today, Eggslut can be found at a number of locations in the US and abroad.

I first visited Eggslut many years ago in Los Angeles, and I fell in love with the Slut, which is one of Eggslut’s most famous dishes. The Slut is a coddled egg on top of a base of potato purée, served in a mason jar, and sprinkled with chives and gray salt. You get three slices of baguette on the side, which you use to scoop up the egg-potato purée mixture, and no, it’s not enough, and yes, you’d wish they would serve the Slut with more bread.

The Slut is a really simple dish, but it tastes fantastic and it is just what I’m craving in the morning after a night out. If you ask me, it’s the perfect hangover food, and judging from the line of people lining up outside the Vegas branch around breakfast/brunch time, I’m not the only one to think so. The line can be really long, especially on weekends, and it can take an hour or more to get to the counter and place your order. Though it’s worth trying, at least once, when you’re in Vegas. There’s almost something ritualistic about standing in the Eggslut line with a bunch of other zombies, who were also up late last night, and who also didn’t care too much about showering or brushing their teeth, before stumbling down to Eggslut for a much needed egg fix.

What should you order? Eggslut is mainly known for the Slut, but the sandwiches are also popular. If you order the Slut, be aware that it’s not a particularly large portion. If you’re hungry, I would recommend to either order two Sluts or maybe add a sandwich on the side.

Eggslut, Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 2, Las Vegas

March 15, 2023 0 comments

Greenville: Soby’s – Southern food with a modern twist

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Greenville Restaurants - Soby's - Southern food with a modern twist

Soby’s is a cozy restaurant located right on Main Street in Greenville. The menu primarily features traditional Southern cuisine with a modern twist, and the restaurant mainly uses local ingredients, letting what’s in season dictate what’s on the menu.

What first caught my attention was the charming patio, adorned with string lights hanging between the large trees surrounding the space. I hadn’t made a reservation, and the patio was, not surprisingly, fully booked, so I got seated at a nice table indoors. The restaurant was bustling, and the atmosphere was lively, with the other guests at the tables mainly consisting of larger groups. I prefer that kind of bustling places when I’m having dinner by myself, which can otherwise be rather awkward, especially at almost empty restaurants.

After visiting South Carolina and Georgia several times, I’ve really developed a taste for Southern food, and I get particularly happy, when I see Fried Green Tomatoes on the menu, which was the first thing I spotted at Soby’s. If there are fried green tomatoes on the menu, then you know, what I’ll be having for a starter.

Greenville is known for its many microbreweries, so of course I had a beer with my meal. On the staff’s recommendation, I ordered a Belgian Blonde beer called Feral Garden Gnome from the local Liability brewery. The refreshing, slightly fruity flavor was a perfect match for the food I had.

Soby’s is known for Shrimp & Grits, so that’s what I ordered as my main course. I’ve tasted both excellent and rather underwhelming versions of this Southern classic, but the version Soby served that night was one of the best I’ve ever had. I sometimes find Shrimp & Grits to be rather bland and boring, but the Shrimp & Grits at Soby’s had this delicious red sauce with tomatoes, Tasso Ham, and Andouille sausage, which added a bit of smokiness to the flavor and perfectly complemented the big bouncy shrimps and the grit.

I really, really wanted to try one of the desserts, but I was so full I couldn’t squeeze down a single bite more, so dessert will have to wait until next time I’m back. Tarcy’s Pinecone and Amaretto Cheesecake, I’m coming for you!

Soby’s, 207 S Main St, Greenville, SC