Roti Canai
A flaky, layered flatbread made from ghee-enriched wheat dough that is spun and folded repeatedly to create hundreds of delicate layers. Served with dhal (lentil curry) or chicken/fish curry for dipping.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- wheat flour (Gluten)
- ghee (Dairy)
- water
- salt
- egg (sometimes) (Egg)
- dhal or curry for dipping
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- ghee is clarified butter (dairy)
- egg wash sometimes applied for color
- curry dipping sauce may contain coconut milk and belacan
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionGhee (clarified butter) is used throughout the dough.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionMade entirely from wheat flour.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in roti canai dough.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffCoconut milk may be in the accompanying curry. The roti itself is safe.
Shellfish-Free
Check with staffRoti itself is safe but curry dipping sauce may contain belacan. Dhal is safe.
Egg-Free
Check with staffSome recipes include egg in the dough or as an egg wash. Ask the cook.
Fish-Free
Check with staffRoti itself is fish-free but curry dipping sauce may contain fish.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in roti canai dough.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard roti canai.
Vegetarian
Check with staffCurry dipping sauce may contain belacan (shrimp paste). Verify if the curry accompaniment is vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Ghee (clarified butter) is used throughout the dough. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Made entirely from wheat flour. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in roti canai dough. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Coconut milk may be in the accompanying curry. The roti itself is safe. |
| Shellfish-Free | Check with staff | Roti itself is safe but curry dipping sauce may contain belacan. Dhal is safe. |
| Egg-Free | Check with staff | Some recipes include egg in the dough or as an egg wash. Ask the cook. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Roti itself is fish-free but curry dipping sauce may contain fish. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in roti canai dough. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard roti canai. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Curry dipping sauce may contain belacan (shrimp paste). Verify if the curry accompaniment is vegetarian. |
Key risk: Roti canai is wheat-based and made with ghee (clarified butter), making it unsafe for gluten-intolerant and dairy-allergic individuals. The accompanying dhal is usually dairy-free and safe, but curry sauces served alongside may contain coconut milk or belacan.
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