Looking to switch up your usual breakfast routine? Here’s a simple dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare at home.
Also known as “Bird’s Nest Bread”, roti sarang burung is a popular prata shop dish that is commonly found in Singapore and Malaysia. The dish features crispy roti prata base with sunny-side-up eggs cooked in a central hole, resembling a bird’s nest.
Despite its impressive appearance, this comforting breakfast is surprisingly easy to recreate in your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 eggs
- 1 piece roti prata
- 1 table spoon cooking oil
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Chopped spring onions, for garnish
Method:
- Prepare the prata
Place the roti prata on a chopping board and slice it into 8 equal sections, similar to cutting a pizza. Do not separate the pieces.
- Shape the nest
Fold each triangular tip outward toward the edge of the prata, creating a round opening in the centre. The folded edges should resemble a small nest.
- Cook the prata
Heat the frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon cooking oil. Carefully place the shaped prata into the pan and cook until the bottom becomes golden and crispy.
- Add the egg
Flip the prata over and crack the egg into the centre hole. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Finish Cooking
Cook until the egg reaches your preferred doneness. If you prefer the egg more set, you can cover the pan briefly to help it cook through.
- Serve
Garnish with chopped spring onions if desired, and serve while hot.
💡 Bonus Tip:
- For extra flavour, sprinkle a little chilli flakes or curry powder on the egg while cooking.
- Add toppings such as cheese, onions, or minced meat for a heartier version.
- If using frozen prata, allow it to thaw slightly before cutting and shaping.
A small step towards a more sustainable breakfast.
This recipe is brought to you by Chew’s, a local egg producer in Singapore.
Choosing locally produced eggs is one simple way to support a more sustainable food system. For this recipe, you can try using Chew’s Cage-Free Eggs, which are locally laid in Singapore and certified under the Certified Humane® programme by Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC). This certification ensures that hens are raised according to recognised animal welfare standards in cage-free environments.
Happy, healthy hens produce quality eggs — making them a great addition to your everyday meals.
