Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

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roti prata

Food/Plants

食物、植物

Food / Plants

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Food/Plants

食物、植物

Food / Plants

释义

名词

一种源自印度的烙饼,是流行于新马一带的小吃。

DEFINITION

Noun

A type of fried flatbread from India that is popular in Singapore and Malaysia.

 

由来
  • 有关印度煎饼的由来有几种说法,其中一说是它源自于泰米尔纳德邦 (Tamil Nadu) 的一种名为 parotta 的扁平面包 (flatbread),也有一说是源自于旁遮普邦 (Punjab)。
ETYMOLOGY
  • There are several different accounts of the origin of roti prata. Some trace it to a flatbread known as parotta in Tamil Nadu. Others believe it originated from Punjab.
例句
随着全谷粮原材料的口感更细致顺口,以及国人对较健康食品需求增加,有更多餐馆推出加了粗粮制作的印度煎饼和糕点。(《联合早报》,12/12/2018)
SAMPLE SENTENCE
With wholemeal products becoming increasingly palatable, and Singaporeans becoming more conscious of healthy food choices, more establishments are now offering wholemeal roti pratas, cakes and pastries. (Lianhe Zaobao, 12/12/2018)
其他地区用语

印度飞饼 (大陆、港)、印度甩饼 (台)

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

印度飞饼 (Mainland China, Hong Kong), 印度甩饼 (Taiwan)

相关资料

  • 一层一层薄薄脆脆的煎饼,不加任何主料就已香气四溢,称为 prata kosong (kosong 是马来语的“零”或者“空无一物”,这里指没有加任何主料的煎饼)。印度煎饼也可撒上白糖、打入鸡蛋一起煎,或是配上美味的咖喱。现在的吃法各式各样,如加上巧克力酱、芝士的印度煎饼,也相当受本地人的喜爱。
  • 虽然印度煎饼算是热门的早点,但无论是午餐、晚餐或是宵夜,几乎都能吃到这道富有印度风味的美食。

RELATED INFORMATION

  • Prata kosong (kosong meaning “zero” or “nothing at all” in Malay) refers to roti prata without additional toppings; the crisp layered pastry is delicious on its own. It can also be dipped in curry, or sprinkled with sugar. Egg prata is fried together with an egg. Other variations, such as prata topped with chocolate sauce or cheese, also have their fans.
  • Even though roti prata is considered a classic breakfast choice, it can also be enjoyed at lunch, dinner or supper.

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