Surinamese chicken roti

Suriname · Latin America

Short description: This roti plate pairs a flexible flatbread with curried chicken and vegetables for wrapping or tearing by hand.
Ingredients: Roti flatbread served with masala-spiced chicken, potato, long beans, boiled egg, onion, garlic, and chile.
Cultural note: It reflects a layered food tradition in which flatbread and curry-style fillings became an everyday meal and takeaway staple.
Common misconception: It is not just a wrap; the flatbread and curried fillings are often served together on a plate.

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