Fiadu

Name: Fiadu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Surinamese
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 4 eggs, beaten; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp nutmeg; 2 tbsp soy sauce; Salt and pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Pinch of sugar

Fiadu (fee-AH-doo)

Spiced Ground Beef Rolls

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 318 kcal

Seasoned ground beef wrapped in a thin layer of egg and pan-fried until golden, a beloved Surinamese-Javanese appetizer and snack.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 22.0g

Carbs 8.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ egg

Equipment Needed

non-stick skillet mixing bowl knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: serving platter, sliced diagonally

Garnishes: sweet chili sauce, cucumber slices

Accompaniments: sambal, pickled vegetables

Ingredients

500g ground beef
4 eggs, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely diced
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp soy sauce
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Pinch of sugar

Instructions

1
Mix ground beef with garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar until well combined.
2
Make thin egg crepes by pouring beaten egg into a lightly oiled non-stick skillet, swirling to cover the bottom thinly.
3
Place a line of seasoned beef mixture along one edge of each egg crepe. Roll up tightly into a log shape.
4
Steam the rolls for fifteen minutes until the beef is cooked through. Let cool slightly, then slice on the diagonal.
5
Optionally pan-fry the sliced rolls until golden on the cut sides for extra crispiness before serving.

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Did You Know?

Fiadu is the Surinamese-Javanese answer to egg rolls, but using a pure egg wrapper instead of pastry dough for a lighter, more delicate result.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

non-stick skillet
mixing bowl
knife

Garnishing

sweet chili sauce, cucumber slices

Accompaniments

sambal, pickled vegetables

The Story Behind Fiadu

Fiadu is a Javanese contribution to Surinamese cuisine that has been adopted across communities as a party snack and appetizer. The technique of wrapping spiced meat in thin egg sheets reflects Javanese culinary refinement, where presentation and texture are valued alongside flavor. In Suriname, fiadu became a standard item at celebrations and is now found at every catering event and food stall.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed appetizer or snack at gatherings 📜 Origins: Javanese-Surinamese tradition

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