Pie Tee with Spicy Shrimp Filling

Ingredients

• 12 Pie Tee shells 12 Pie Tee shells
• 200g (7oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined 200g (7oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red chili, finely chopped 1 red chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 7g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 15g, 2g
• Protein: 14g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and red chili. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
2. 2.
   Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through.
3. 3.
   In a small bowl, mix together the curry powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and chili powder. Add this spice mixture to the pan and stir well to coat the shrimp.
4. 4.
   Pour in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice. Stir to combine all the ingredients and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. 5.
   Season with salt to taste and remove the pan from heat.
6. 6.
   Fill each Pie Tee shell with the spicy shrimp filling.
7. 7.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Shrimp — Make sure to devein the shrimp properly before cooking to remove any grit or impurities.

Tips & Tricks

• If you can't find ready-made Pie Tee shells, you can make your own using spring roll wrappers. Cut them into small circles and deep-fry until crispy.
• Customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of chili used in the filling.
• For a vegetarian version, replace the shrimp with diced tofu or vegetables like carrots and mushrooms.

Serving advice

Serve the Pie Tee cups immediately after filling to ensure they remain crispy. They are best enjoyed as an appetizer or as part of a Malaysian-inspired meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the filled Pie Tee cups on a platter and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a pop of color. Serve them alongside a dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or a tangy tamarind sauce, to enhance the flavors.