Roti John (Malaysian Griddled Omelette Sandwich)

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Jeannemar

Topping Option 1: Lettuces and Tomatoes

1 small head butterhead lettuce (8 ounces; 226g)

2 medium tomatoes (8 ounces; 226g), sliced ½-inch thick

4 tablespoons Malaysian-style chile sauce, such as Maggi (see notes)

Topping Option 2: Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

1 small head green cabbage (1 ½ pounds; 700g), quartered, cored, and shredded

1 medium carrot (3 ounces; 85g), peeled

½ cup granulated sugar (3 ½ ounces; 100g)

¼ cup (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt

5 tablespoons (75ml) mayonnaise

3 tablespoons (45ml) apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon (7g) freshly ground black pepper4 tablespoons Malaysian-style chile sauce, such as Maggi (optional)

subheading: For the Sandwiches:

¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon (75ml) neutral oil such as vegetable or canola, divided

1 medium red onion (8 ounces; 226g), peeled and diced (about ¾ cup)

8 ounces (226g) ground beef or chicken

1 tablespoon curry powder (see notes)

2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed; for table salt use half as much by volume

6 large eggs

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts

2 tablespoons Chinese celery leaves, chopped (optional)

2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened

4 split hot dog buns

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