Thai Yellow Curry Chicken Mini Pies
Recipe by Anna Polyviou
Ingredients:
- 250g chicken thigh fillets, chopped coarsely
- 1 potato red washed, diced small cube
- 1 tbsp Ayam Thai yellow curry paste
- 160ml Ayam coconut milk
- 100ml water
- 1 tbsp Ayam fish sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 100g green beans, trimmed and chopped coarsely
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
- 2-3 sheets shortcrust pastry (base)
- 2-3 sheets puff pastry (if using for top crust)
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- White sesame seeds, for garnish
- Olive oil spray
Method
Cooking Filling:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until browned, doesn't need to cook through.
- Add Ayam Thai yellow curry paste.
- Add potatoes, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in the Ayam coconut milk, water, and Ayam fish sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until the potato is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the lime juice, chopped green beans, and fresh coriander. Season to taste and allow the filling to cool.
- Add the curry mixture to cold shallow oven tray and place in fridge, while you prepare the pastry.
Prepare the Pastry Cases:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C.
- Grease 12 muffin holes with olive oil spray.
- Cut 12 discs round shortcrust pastry, and prick each one with a fork. Line the base and sides of each muffin pan hole.
- Divide the cooled chicken mixture among the pastry cases.
Top and Seal the Pies:
- Cut 12 puff pastry discs. Brush one side with water and place brushed side down over the filling in each pie, pressing the edges to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with white sesame seeds. Snip the top in the scissors to allow the air to release.
Bake the Pies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown and cooked through.