Karipap (Malaysian Curry Puff)

Dive into the delectable world of Malaysian street food with these golden, flaky Karipap, also known as Malaysian Curry Puffs. Perfectly crisp pastry encases a tantalizing filling of spiced chicken, tender potatoes, and aromatic curry seasonings, creating an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. This recipe features a homemade pastry dough enriched with cold butter for that signature buttery flakiness, while the spiced filling boasts a medley of comforting ingredients like curry powder, turmeric, and chili. Easy-to-follow steps guide you through shaping and crimping these little parcels of joy, ensuring they are as beautiful as they are delicious. Fried to golden perfection, these curry puffs are a must-try for snack lovers and adventurous foodies alike, perfect for parties, teatime, or any occasion that calls for a taste of Malaysia.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 125 g cold unsalted butter
• 120 ml ice-cold water
• 1 tsp salt
• 300 g potatoes
• 200 g chicken breast
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 100 ml water
• 1000 ml vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Boil them in a pot of water until tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Dice the chicken breast into small pieces.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced chicken and cook until browned. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.

Step 5

Add the boiled potatoes to the pan, mix to coat evenly with the spices.

Step 6

Pour in 100 ml of water and stir. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Let it cool completely.

Step 7

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Dice the cold butter into small cubes and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 8

Slowly add the ice-cold water to the flour mixture, kneading continuously until a smooth dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Divide the dough into small balls, approximately the size of a golf ball. Roll each ball into a thin circle using a rolling pin.

Step 10

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cooled filling onto the center of a dough circle. Fold the dough over to enclose the filling and press the edges firmly to seal.

Step 11

Crimp the edges decoratively, using your fingers or a fork, to ensure the karipap are well sealed. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Step 12

Heat 1000 ml of vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the karipap in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch.

Step 13

Remove the karipap from the oil and drain on a paper towel. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2567.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	12187.8

Total Fat 1139.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 213.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.8g
Cholesterol 444.9mg	0%
Sodium 8386.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 470.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 118.9g	0%

Vitamin D 61.6IU	0%
Calcium 220.0mg	0%
Iron 38.2mg	0%
Potassium 3084.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.3%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 14.9%