Description
Savory Malaysian chicken curry puffs bring explosive flavor to your appetizer spread. Flaky pastry envelops spicy, tender chicken filling, promising a delightful culinary journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1/2 pound ground chicken
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by sautéing diced onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent and softened.
- Sprinkle curry powder into the skillet and stir for 30-60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Add ground chicken and season with soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper, stirring continuously until meat is completely cooked and browned.
- Allow the chicken mixture to cool slightly to prevent pastry from becoming soggy.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into uniform squares.
- Place a measured spoonful of chicken filling diagonally across each pastry square.
- Fold pastry into triangular shapes, carefully pressing and crimping edges to ensure a tight seal.
- Gently brush the exterior of each curry puff with beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish.
- Arrange puffs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 15-20 minutes until pastry is puffy and achieving a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow filling to set and prevent burning.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by using homemade curry powder blend for a more authentic taste.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by ensuring the chicken mixture is completely cooled before filling pastry squares.
- Make vegetarian-friendly by substituting ground chicken with firm tofu or mixed vegetables like diced potatoes and peas.
- Prep ahead by assembling curry puffs and freezing uncooked for convenient make-ahead meals or quick appetizers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 301 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg