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Name: Authentic Malaysian Kari Puff (Curry Puff) Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: *For the Flaky Pastry (Water Dough):**; 250 grams all-purpose flour; 50 grams plain flour; 60 grams chilled butter or lard (cubed); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 120 milliliters ice water; *For the Pastry (Oil Dough):**; 150 grams plain flour; 80 grams chilled lard or shortening (lard is more traditional and flavorful); *For the Filling:**; 300 grams potatoes (peeled and diced into small 1/2 cm cubes); 150 grams minced chicken or beef (can also use diced chicken breast); 1 large onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon meat curry powder (Malaysian brand preferred); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for heat); 1 stalk lemongrass (white part only, bruised and tied into a knot); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon tamarind paste (dissolved in 1 tablespoon water); 2 tablespoons water (or as needed for cooking); 1 egg (for egg wash, beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk)

Kari Puff

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Peninsular Malaysia

Curry puffs filled with spiced potatoes and meat, a popular snack.

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