Potato Curry Puff

I used to pay only 50 cents each for breakfast. It was more than a year since I last had these. Today I decided to try to make some & gave some to my neighbours. Hope that they will like them.  

Recipe from My Kitchen, 

http://mykitch3n.blogspot.sg/2010/03/curry-puff.html?m=1

I used 100g vegetable oil instead of butter (50g) + vegetable oil (50g). 

Chin's notes: 

1. I did not get the skin texture. It could be that I did not use butter. But the texture of the puff is quite flaky. Will try with butter the next time. ;) 

2. I usually make extra potato curry because like to have them with sweet roll bread. An idea if you don't have the time to make the puff pastry.

It is healthier too. ;) 

Kok-chai or mini peanut puff

Can't remembered when was the last time I had these.

Saw Lucinda Lau from Baking's Corner posted the recipe below & decided to give it a try .. They were time consuming but it is worth it all cos they are yummy!!! The pastry texture are nice & crispy. 

Recipe from Lucinda Lau from Baking's Corner 

Kok-chai - mini puffs recipe 

Ingredients : 

Dough - 

300g Plain flour ( sifted ) 

1/2 bowl / 125g cooking oil

1/2 bowl of water 

Peanuts Fillings - 

300g Peanuts ( cooked & finely pounded) 

100g sugar 

30g sesame seeds toasted 

Methods : 

1. Prepare the peanuts fillings & set aside. It can be done a few days before. 

2. Prepare the dough. Put all the flour in the mixing bowl. Make a well & add the oil. Combine the flour & the oil to form a dough. 

3. Slowly add in the water & knead to form a smooth & soft dough. Do not add in all the water at once. Add in half, knead and add a little water when needed until the dough is smooth & soft.

4. Divide your dough, about 5g each ( or lesser), make a ball & flatten with rolling pin. Put the peanut fillings in the middle then seal the edges gently, pinch & fold to get the lace prints on the edges. 

5. Deep fry until they are golden brown & cook. 

Chin's notes :

1. You can replace the peanuts fillings with sambal dried shrimps / heah bee hiam. 

2. Make them as small as you can. Mine is a bit big. 

3. Here is a video as a reference to folding the edges. ( added on 04/01/2015)

http://youtu.be/4bvSWxY1AVU