Kevin Kwan’s Curry Puffs

This week on Your Mama’s Kitchen, I sit down with the brilliant Kevin Kwan, bestselling author of the novels Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, Rich People Problems—as well as his latest book, Lies and Weddings! 📚

If you loved the Crazy Rich Asians book and/or the movie, you will LOVE this conversation! We hear all about kevin’s crazy DEEP history, and he reveals the first character that popped into his mind, launching his journey of writing novels.

We talk about a host of topics in this episode. Kevin reminisces about his colorful childhood in Singapore, sharing memories of the elegant women who raised him. We also talk about the flavors that inspired his penchant for beauty, class, and excess—topics all covered in his literary works. We unpack the memories that shaped his writing voice and the meals that still take him back to his childhood home. 🏡

I had such a wonderful time with Kevin — Try his recipe for Curry Puffs a Kwan family light and savory tradition.

Listen, and as always, let us know whatcha think!

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Beef

1 Yukon Gold or Red Potato, boiled, peeled and smashed

½ Onion, diced

1 tsp canola or vegetable oil

4 hard boiled eggs, diced

2 tbs curry powder

4 oz coconut milk

1 tbs cornstarch

1 egg – beaten

1 box Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Dough

Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

To make the curry puff filling, sautée the diced onion in a teaspoon of oil until it softens and

becomes translucent. Add the curry powder and ground beef and cook the meat till brown,

adding salt to taste. Add the corn starch, coconut milk, potato and hard boiled eggs and mix

together. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.

STEP 2

Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 4” diameter rounds. Fill the center of the pastry wrapper

with two tablespoons of the filling. Fold the wrapper over the filling making a half moon shape.

STEP 3

Then pinch and pleat the edges with your fingers till they are fully sealed.

STEP 4

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees farenheit, and place the curry puffs on a large baking sheet lined

with parchment paper. Place the curry puffs pleated side up, allowing for space between each

puff.

Lightly brush the egg wash over each piece and bake for 15 – 20 minutes until golden

brown.

Makes 15 – 18 curry puffs.

ENJOY!

Michele’s Kitchen Notes
Heading out for my pastry dough now to try these. Let me know how they turned out in your kitchen!