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Fiji Curry Puffs (Indo-Fijian Curry Pastries)

The Quirky Foodster Team

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25 minutes
Prep
25 minutes
Cook

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) Ready-made shortcrust or puff pastry sheets
  • 2 medium Potato, boiled and diced
  • 80 g (1/2 cup) Peas
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped Curry powder 1 1/2 tbsp 1 1/2 tbsp
  • 2 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 1 large Egg, beaten (for sealing/glazing)

Method

  1. Heat oil and sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in curry powder and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add diced potato and peas, mixing well and cooking for 5 minutes; season to taste. Cool completely.
  4. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
  5. Cut pastry into rounds, spoon filling onto one half of each round, fold over and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
  6. Brush tops with beaten egg and place on a lined baking tray.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.

Introduction: A popular grab-and-go snack sold at Fiji’s markets and roadside stalls, curry puffs are flaky pastries filled with spiced potato and vegetables, reflecting Indo-Fijian influence on Fiji’s street food scene.

Cultural Background: A popular grab-and-go snack sold at Fiji’s markets and roadside stalls, curry puffs are flaky pastries filled with spiced potato and vegetables, reflecting Indo-Fijian influence on Fiji’s street food scene.

Tips: Make sure the filling is fully cooled before assembling, or it will make the pastry soggy. Crimp edges firmly to prevent filling from leaking during baking.

Variations: Deep-fry instead of baking for a more traditional roadside-stall texture. Add minced beef or lentils to the filling for variety. Already vegetarian as written; use plant-based pastry and skip egg wash for vegan.

Storage: Refrigerate baked puffs for up to 3 days.

Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 10 minutes to restore crispness.

FAQs:

Q: Can I make these ahead and freeze them?

A: Yes, assemble and freeze unbaked; bake from frozen, adding about 5–8 extra minutes.

Q: Are curry puffs always vegetarian?

A: Not always — meat versions are common, but the potato and pea filling is a popular vegetarian classic.

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