Malaysian murtabak gets its impossible thinness by stretching dough until you can read newspaper through it—one tear ruins everything.
Triangular Murtabak (Kudu)
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Triangular Murtabak (Kudu), a savory flatbread bursting with juicy chicken, melted cheese, and a zesty sauce that packs a punch! This delicious treat is expertly folded and grilled to golden perfection, making it the perfect handheld snack for any occasion. Get ready to elevate your taste buds with this irresistible fusion of flavors!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- cheese slices
- mozzarella cheese
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1 tsp black pepper (5 ml)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1.25 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(5)
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce (15 ml)
- 1 tsp ketchup (optional) (5 ml)optional
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
- sriracha sauce (if you want it spicy)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 2
In a pan, heat oil and sauté the onion and green pepper until soft.
- 3
Add the seasoned chicken and cook until done.
- 4
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and sriracha (if using) in a bowl.
- 5
On a piece of flatbread, spread the sauce, add the chicken mixture, cheese slices, and mozzarella.
- 6
Fold the edges to form a triangle and toast until golden brown.
- 7
Serve with ranch sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your oil to 325-350°F before sautéing the vegetables because this temperature range allows proper caramelization without burning, creating the Maillard reaction that develops complex flavors.technique325-350°F
- ✓Cook chicken cubes to an internal temperature of 165°F and let them rest 2-3 minutes before assembling, as carryover cooking will finish the protein while preventing moisture loss into the flatbread.timing165°F, 2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1:0.5 ratio of mayonnaise to ketchup to sriracha for the sauce, as mayonnaise provides fat for browning while the sugars in ketchup caramelize at 300°F during toasting.ingredient2:1:0.5 ratio
- ✓Toast the assembled murtabak on medium heat (275-300°F) for 3-4 minutes per side so the cheese melts completely while the flatbread develops a golden crust without burning.equipment275-300°F, 3-4 minutes per side
- ✓Fold the flatbread edges with a 1-inch overlap and press firmly to create a seal, as this prevents filling leakage and ensures even heat distribution during the final toasting stage.technique1-inch overlap
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Malaysian murtabak gets its impossible thinness by stretching dough until you can read newspaper through it—one tear ruins everything.
Triangular Murtabak (Kudu)
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Triangular Murtabak (Kudu), a savory flatbread bursting with juicy chicken, melted cheese, and a zesty sauce that packs a punch! This delicious treat is expertly folded and grilled to golden perfection, making it the perfect handheld snack for any occasion. Get ready to elevate your taste buds with this irresistible fusion of flavors!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- cheese slices
- mozzarella cheese
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1 tsp black pepper (5 ml)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1.25 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(5)
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce (15 ml)
- 1 tsp ketchup (optional) (5 ml)optional
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
- sriracha sauce (if you want it spicy)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 2
In a pan, heat oil and sauté the onion and green pepper until soft.
- 3
Add the seasoned chicken and cook until done.
- 4
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and sriracha (if using) in a bowl.
- 5
On a piece of flatbread, spread the sauce, add the chicken mixture, cheese slices, and mozzarella.
- 6
Fold the edges to form a triangle and toast until golden brown.
- 7
Serve with ranch sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your oil to 325-350°F before sautéing the vegetables because this temperature range allows proper caramelization without burning, creating the Maillard reaction that develops complex flavors.technique325-350°F
- ✓Cook chicken cubes to an internal temperature of 165°F and let them rest 2-3 minutes before assembling, as carryover cooking will finish the protein while preventing moisture loss into the flatbread.timing165°F, 2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1:0.5 ratio of mayonnaise to ketchup to sriracha for the sauce, as mayonnaise provides fat for browning while the sugars in ketchup caramelize at 300°F during toasting.ingredient2:1:0.5 ratio
- ✓Toast the assembled murtabak on medium heat (275-300°F) for 3-4 minutes per side so the cheese melts completely while the flatbread develops a golden crust without burning.equipment275-300°F, 3-4 minutes per side
- ✓Fold the flatbread edges with a 1-inch overlap and press firmly to create a seal, as this prevents filling leakage and ensures even heat distribution during the final toasting stage.technique1-inch overlap