Savory Puff Pastries

Give our Asian-inspired Savory Puff Pastries a try—they're a tasty mix of juicy Chinese filling in a crispy wrapping!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Low Lactose

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 1392kcal

Author: Lei

Prepare Filling: Mix pork, onion, spring onion, five-spice powder, fish sauce, rice wine, corn flour, and water in a bowl until well combined.
Assembly: Cut pastry sheets into 3-inch squares. Place 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture in the center of each square. Fold into triangles, brush with egg yolk, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Baking: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry turns golden and crispy.

Pork Mince: For the filling, pork mince with a bit of fat tastes better as it doesn’t dry out. I discovered that the pork mince for making dumplings at the Chinese grocery store is a good fit. It has a lean-to-fat ratio of 7 to 3.
Puff Pastry Sheets: I purchased the frozen pre-made version from the supermarket. Be sure to thaw it completely before wrapping. Also, you don’t have to make the triangle shape; you can choose any shape you like.
Fish Sauce: Fish sauce contributes a seafood-like flavor and saltiness to the fillings. If you don’t have it, you can substitute it with salt instead.
Five Spice Powder: Chinese five-spice is an aromatic blend containing cinnamon, clove, fennel seed, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorn. Its fragrance is potent, so a small amount can have a significant impact.