Have a go at this delicious Murtabak Maggi, a savory instant ramen noodle pancake that’s an easy snack to prepare and also very filling. An instant noodle hack that you have to try!
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**Recipe originally published: February 7, 2022, Post updated: February 26, 2025
Murtabak: Stuffed Pancake
The traditional murtabak is normally made from folded flat bread with an assortment of fillings that can range from sweet to savory. It’s an extremely popular dish in Southeast Asian and Arab countries, though prepared with varying seasonings and flavors according to each region.
Back in Malaysia, we often tip towards the savory side with a juicy minced meat and onion combo for the filling (my personal favorite is the beef!). When you think of street food, this is definitely up there as one of the snacks people line up for.
Instant Ramen Noodle Recipe
Now, the thing with Malaysians is that we love Maggi. If there is an essential item to be packed when travelling, especially for students going off to study, it’s this instant noodle.
So naturally, with it being such a staple in every household, there’s bound to be creative recipes utilizing it. Thus, the birth of murtabak maggi, a savory instant ramen noodle pancake.
This murtabak maggi is an appetizing pancake that can fill you up pretty quickly. It’s a delectable treat that’s so hard to resist, especially when it’s fresh from the pan, hot and aromatic.
Such a simple way to upgrade your instant ramen game!
Ingredients
(For full ingredient measurements, please proceed to the recipe card below.)
- Instant noodles: It can be from the brand Maggi, or any other ones that you prefer. You can even try it with Samyang’s Buldak Noodles.
- Eggs: The ingredient that helps bind the pancake together.
- Salt
- Sugar: Incorporating a touch of sugar doesn’t add sweetness to the dish, but rather helps in rounding out the flavors.
- Onion, Garlic & Green Onion: The aromatics.
- Chili pepper (optional): Malaysians love our spice, and you can almost always find chili peppers used in making the dishes.
- Japanese mayo & Sriracha/chili sauce (optional): For additional flavor, squeeze these sauces on top of the murtabak.
Instructions
- Boil the noodles until cooked and drain the water.
- Rinse the noodles under cold water and set aside. Optional step: Cut the noodles into smaller pieces with scissors.
- Break 2 eggs in a bowl and whisk.
- Add all the other ingredients including the instant noodle seasoning and noodles. Stir until well combined.
- Heat up oil over medium heat in a medium sized frying pan.
- Once the oil is hot enough, pour in the whole mixture into the pan and spread out the mixture. Press down lightly with a spatula.
- Cover for 3-4 minutes or until the bottom is cooked.
- Flip the murtabak/pancake and drizzle a little bit of oil along the sides and let it cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the bottom is cooked.
- Optional: Squeeze some Japanese mayo and Sriracha/chili sauce all over the top. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
Notes for Murtabak Maggi (Savory Ramen Pancake)
- Instant Noodle Flavor: It’s normally made using Maggi Kari (Curry) flavor but I didn’t have that so I used Tom Yum flavor. You can experiment using other flavors or instant noodle/ramen brands. Even Samyang’s Buldak Noodles!
- Add dried vegetables: If your instant noodle comes with dried vegetables, add it to the noodles while it’s cooking.
- Add protein: Dress this murtabak up even more by adding in some minced protein of your choice. Fry it over medium heat until its cooked and set aside. Once your murtabak mixture is ready, add the cooked meat into the mixture before pouring into the pan.
- Flipping the murtabak: For easy murtabak/pancake flipping, cover the pan with a plate and flip it over. Slide the pancake back in to finish cooking.
More Malaysian Street Food Recipes
- Malaysian Honey Chicken Wings (Ayam Madu)
- Apam Balik (Malaysian Pancake Turnover)
- Jemput-Jemput Pisang/Cekodok (Deep Fried Banana Balls)
- Malaysian Homemade Ice Cream (Frozen Hot Chocolate)
- Malaysian Stuffed Tofu (Tauhu Sumbat)
More Instant Noodle Recipes
- Savory Ramen Pancake (Eggless & Vegan-Friendly)
- Kerabu Maggi (Instant Noodle Salad)
- 10-minute Chili Oil Instant Ramen
- Spicy Rabokki (Ramen and Tteokbokki)
- Spicy Noodles With Korean Corn Cheese
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How to make murtabak Maggi (savory ramen pancake)
Murtabak Maggi (Savory Ramen Pancake)
Ingredients
- 1 maggi/any instant noodle
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 onions sliced
- 2 cloves garlic sliced/minced
- 1 green onion cut into thirds
- 1 chili pepper optional – sliced
- Japanese mayo optional
- Sriracha/chili sauce optional
Instructions
- Boil the noodles until cooked and drain the water.
- Rinse the noodles under cold water and set aside. Optional step: Cut the noodles into smaller pieces with scissors.
- Break 2 eggs in a bowl and whisk.
- Add all the other ingredients including the instant noodle seasoning and noodles. Stir until well combined.
- Heat up oil over medium heat in a medium sized frying pan.
- Once the oil is hot enough, pour in the whole mixture into the pan and spread out the mixture. Press down lightly with a spatula.
- Cover for 3-4 minutes or until the bottom is cooked.
- Flip the murtabak/pancake and drizzle a little bit of oil along the sides and let it cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the bottom is cooked.
- Optional: Squeeze some Japanese mayo and Sriracha/chili sauce all over the top. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
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