Japanese Curry Pie Muffins (Print)
Meaty curry filling wrapped in flaky pastry, baked into muffin-sized handheld pies. Ideal for entertaining or snacking.
# Components:
→ Filling
01 - 7 ounces ground beef or pork
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 small carrot, finely diced
04 - 1 small potato, peeled and diced
05 - 2 tablespoons Japanese curry roux (block or powder)
06 - 2/3 cup water
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Pastry
11 - 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed (about 14 ounces total)
12 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
03 - Add ground meat to skillet, breaking up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
04 - Stir in diced carrot and potato. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly softened.
05 - Add water, curry roux, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender and mixture has thickened, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow filling to cool slightly.
06 - Cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares (total 12 squares). Gently press each square into a muffin cup, allowing corners to extend above the rim.
07 - Spoon cooled curry filling into pastry cups using about 2 tablespoons per muffin.
08 - Fold pastry corners loosely over the filling. Brush exposed pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
09 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until pastry is puffed, golden brown, and crisp.
10 - Let muffin pies cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Rich Japanese curry filling in portable pastry cups
- Great for sharing, entertaining, and meal prep
02 -
- Curry roux varies in flavor and spice – taste before adding more
- Puff pastry must be thawed thoroughly to avoid tearing
03 -
- Let the filling cool fully so pastry stays crisp when baking
- For extra golden tops, brush pastry twice with egg wash during baking