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Kuih Pie Tee

Cultural Context

Kuih Pie Tee, originating from Malaysia, is a beloved snack that reflects the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally served during festive occasions, these crispy shells are filled with a savory mixture of vegetables and seafood, symbolizing abundance and celebration. Today, Kuih Pie Tee has gained popularity beyond Malaysia, enjoyed in various Asian communities and often found at food festivals worldwide.

MalaysianMYappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup yam bean, finely shredded
1/2 cup dried shrimps, soaked and chopped
2 large eggs, beaten and cooked into a shredded omelette
1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup crispy fried shallots
2 tablespoons chilli sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein while being lower in calories.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener with fewer calories.

1

Make the pie tee shells by mixing rice flour, cornstarch, water, and salt until smooth.

2

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan until shimmering.

3

Pour a small ladle of batter into pie tee molds and lower them into the hot oil.

4

Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.

5

Prepare the filling by sautéing garlic and shallots until fragrant.

6

Add yam bean and dried shrimps to the pan and cook until tender.

7

Season the filling with sugar and salt to taste, then remove from heat.

8

Fill each crispy shell with the prepared filling.

9

Top with shredded omelette, shrimp, and crispy fried shallots, and serve with chilli sauce.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowldeep panpie tee moldsslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Top HatPie TeeKueh Pie Tee

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