karipap

Curry puffs are one of the many favourite ‘kuih’ in Southeast Asia. Also known as karipap, the crispy pastry is stuffed with a variety of savoury fillings such as potatoes, sardine or a combination of curry potatoes and minced meat.

Curry Puff

g salt

wheat flour

120 ml oil

water

tbsp yellow onion(s)

garlic clove(s)

shrimps (dried)

curry leaves stalk(s)

curry powder

potatoes

In a bowl, mix salt and flour evenly. Set aside. Heat oil in a pan at high heat. Pour hot oil directly into the flour mixture. Mix well. Then add cold water and continue kneading until the dough comes together. Set dough aside in the refrigerator.

Stir-fry onion slices and minced garlic with oil until fragrant. Add blended dried shrimps, curry leaves and curry powder. Then, add diced potatoes. Add enough water and simmer at low heat until the potatoes softened.

Divide the dough equally into balls of ~ 35gm each. They may be refrigerated to ensure the dough is more manageable. Flatten dough until it is about 0.2cm thick. Place filling in the middle of the flattened dough.

Fold sides together to create a semi-circle. Seal the sides by pinching the dough together. Using the pinch and fold technique as shown in the video, create the distinctive edge of curry puffs.

Fry curry puffs at low to medium heat until golden brown. For later consumption, freeze uncooked curry puffs. Before freezing, separate them with a piece of cling wrap to prevent them from sticking together.

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These Malaysian Cafeteria Style Karipap (Curry Puffs) with blistered crust and curried potato filling make a delicious snack or tea time treat.

Cafeteria Style Karipap (Curry Puffs)

potatoes ((9 oz/225 grams))

sweet potato ((8 ounces 225 grams))

vegetable oil

onion

water ((60 milliliters))

Salt (to taste)

Chinese chives ((chopped) (25 grams))

all-purpose flour ((300 grams))

salt

margarine ((56 grams))

water ((160 milliliters))

Sufficient vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Boil scrubbed potatoes and sweet potato in medium saucepan. After 15 minutes, remove potatoes. Allow sweet potato to cook for another 5 minutes. Remove and allow potatoes to cool. Peel potatoes and cut into small cubes.

Heat vegetable oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Saute onion for 1 minute. Add curry powder and continue to stir for 2 minutes until curry powder is fragrant.

Add cubed potatoes and sweet potato. Stir to coat potatoes with spices. Pour in water and season with salt. Add chopped Chinese chives and continue to stir to get everything well mixed.

Turn off stove. Transfer to a bowl and allow filling to cool.

Filling

Combine all-purpose flour, salt, and margarine in a large bowl. Mix with a spatula. Slowly add water a little at a time. Knead to form a soft, non-sticky dough. You may or may not require the full 2/3 cup (160ml) water.

Continue to knead the dough in the bowl or on a clean work surface for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth. Form dough into a ball and place it back into the bowl. Cover with a towel and allow dough to rest for 15 minutes.

Remove dough from the bowl onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Using a 3½ to 4 inch diameter lid or bowl, cut out as many circles as possible. Knead the edges back into a ball. Roll it out and cut more circles until all dough is used up.

Blistered Crust

Place a piece of dough on your palm. If it has shrunk a little, spread it out gently with your fingers. Place a tablespoon of filling in the center.

Fold the dough into a semi circle. Seal by pressing and pleating the edges together. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.

Forming the Karipap

Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a saucepan.

Deep fry karipap over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Remove and allow karipap to drain in a metal strainer.

Note: 	To make ahead, shape karipap and store in the refrigerator the day before. Deep fry the next day when ready to eat.

Frying the Karipap

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