Thai Curry Puffs Recipe
Thai pastry puffs filled with a curried pork and then baked.
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Ingredients
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Pastry Dough
Filling
Method
Pastry Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Incorporate Butter
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add them to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Water
Slowly add the cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- 4
Chill Dough
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Cook the Filling
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- 6
- 7
Season the Filling
Add curry powder, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper, mixing well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assembly and Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 9
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles (about 4-5 inches in diameter).
- 10
Fill the Pastry
Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges to seal.
- 11
- 12
Bake
Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
