Curry Puff

Crispy and delicious, with rich curry filling, perfect for afternoon tea snacks.

Senny

2 min read

Curry Puff, also known as Karipap or Curry Pie, is a traditional Malaysian national snack. It features a crispy outer crust and rich curry filling, often containing potatoes, onions, chicken, beef, and various other ingredients. It is spicy and delicious, deeply loved by locals and tourists alike. Curry puffs are an excellent choice for breakfast, afternoon tea, or late-night snacks.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

  • Outer crust: Flour, rice flour, tapioca starch, butter, water

  • Filling: Potatoes, onions, chicken/beef, curry powder, salt, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

  1. Filling preparation: Dice the potatoes and onions, cook until tender, and drain. Heat oil in a pan, add onions and sauté until fragrant, then add potatoes and stir-fry. Add curry powder, salt, sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar to taste, and cook until dry. Set aside.

  2. Outer crust preparation: Mix flour, rice flour, tapioca starch, and butter until well combined. Gradually add water and knead into a dough. Let it rest, then roll into thin sheets and wrap with filling.

  3. Frying: Heat oil in a pan, add the wrapped curry puffs, and fry until golden brown. Drain and serve.

👉🏻✨TIPS

  • When frying, the oil temperature should be moderate. Too high or too low will affect the taste and color of the curry puffs.

  • The filling should be cooked dry to prevent oil splashing during frying.

  • Curry puffs should be eaten hot for the best taste.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

  • Curry puffs are not only delicious snacks but also a good choice for energy replenishment. They are rich in carbohydrates and protein, providing quick energy for the body and making them ideal foods for work, study, or exercise.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

  • The crispy outer crust of curry puffs is paired with a filling that includes potatoes, onions, and meat, providing abundant dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The spices in the curry powder also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, benefiting health.