I am always looking for new foods to try, and let me tell you, these curry puffs are among my favorites! These light and flaky-filled treats are the perfect snack or appetizer.

I made them for a small dinner party that I hosted, but you could just make them to snack on at home. They’re delicious and really simple to make.

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What Are Curry Puffs?

Curry puffs, or Karipap, are popular snacks throughout Singapore and Malaysia. Originated in Southeast Asia, these little pies are filled with curry, chicken and potatoes traditionally.

I’ve omitted the potatoes in this recipe. These tasty little pies are filled with chicken, pickled onion, curry, carrots, and a host of other seasonings.

Do You Fry Curry Puffs?

You can fry them, and many people do. However, I made these in the oven and they came out just as tasty as deep fried ones, and they’re healthier.

The puff pastry makes them perfect for baking because it gets flaky and delicious however you cook it.

What Do You Serve With Curry Puffs?

Curry puffs are an appetizer technically, so you really don’t need anything to serve with them. However, if you are doing a dinner party or party and you want some great ideas of foods that will complement your curry puffs, of course I have suggestions.

If you plan to serve these as an appetizer before your main course, I recommend following your curry puffs with this spicy fried shrimp with Asian slaw.

Of course, if you are having a dinner party and want to keep your appetizers along the same cultural plane, this chicken broccoli recipe is perfect. Crunchy honey chicken would also be a great choice.

Yield: 8

Simple Malaysian Curry Puffs Recipe

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Filled with chicken, onion and other tasty ingredients, these simple to make curry puffs are a popular Malaysian snack. Learn to make them yourself with this step-by-step video tutorial and recipe.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry
• 4 chicken thighs, skin and bone removed
• ½ cup of pickled onion
• ¼ cup of chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp. of curry powder
• 1 tsp. of chili flakes
• ¼ cup of water or broth
• 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1. 
   Preheat oven to 190C/375F.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and then fry over medium heat until cooked through (around 7-10 minutes).
3. Remove chicken from heat and chop finely.
4. In the same pan, add carrot and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add pickled onion, garlic, and spices (including some salt and pepper). Pour in some broth or water, cook for 2 minutes more, then remove from heat and let cool down completely.
5. Roll out a sheet of puff pastry and cut it into medium sized rectangles. Place a nice spoonful of chicken filling on one side of the dough, cover with the other and pinch together using a fork. Cut off the excess to make an even shape. Make small holes at the top to let steam escape.
6. Brush puffs with egg wash and bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on size, or until nice and golden.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 197Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 371mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 17g

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