Great things do come in small packages–such is true when it comes to Nyonya Kuih Pie Tee. Alluringly gorgeous in presentation and rank high in the taste and flavor department, Nyonya Kuih Pai Tee are virtuous snacks that showcase clean flavors and brilliant combination of fresh ingredients–it’s undeniably one of the most inventive and vividly luscious Nyonya creations.
Making Kuih Pie Tee is no small feat as it requires ample amount of patience and time. With its aesthetic so crisp, delicate, beautiful, the results are well worth the effort. The two-step process starts with the making of the cases or “top hats” with a metal mold, follow by the cooking of julienned jicama, carrot, and chopped shrimp. These ingredients are then assembled to form these eye candy treats.
Nyonya Kuih Pie Tee make a killer hor’deurves in any parties, be it a Malaysian party or an all-American schmooze fest. Everyone will marvel at the wow factor of these munchies.
Step 1: Top Hats Cases
1 metal mold
100g plain flour
1 tbsp rice flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
180ml water
A pinch of salt
Oil for deep frying
Step 2: Filling
1 jicama, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
2 shallots (chopped)
6-8 shelled and deveined shrimp (chopped into small pieces)
Salt to taste
White pepper powder to taste
A dash of oyster sauce
Garnish:
Spring onion (finely chopped)
Pour all ingredients in step 1 into a bowl and beat with an electronic mixer. If you do not have an electronic mixer, whisk the batter until smooth. Heat oil in a wok with the mold in the oil. Do not overheat the mold. Dip the mold into the batter so it’s evenly coated and then deep fry the batter. To remove the case from the mold while frying, jiggle the mold up and down. Once the case turns light brown, remove it from the wok and set aside.
To cook the filling, add some oil into a wok. Stir fry the chopped garlic and shallots until light brown. Add in shrimp, jicama, and carrot and season with salt, pepper, oyster sauce. Cook for 5 minutes.
To serve, fill the cases with the filling, garnish with spring onion, and serve with chili sauce.
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They look very delicious. I can eat many of them.
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beautiful photos.. now i’m curious how they taste.
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I agree with you guys, they look delicious…I never tasted one before
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Love top hats….one is usually eaten in two bites for me. Lovely pics too! Thanks for the SFO crab tip.
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Yep, they are small so it’s just a mouthful, but very delicious.
Chris - are you in Malaysia? They are not easy to find, but I know there is a hawker stall who sells them in Gurney Drive hawker center, Penang.
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First time I m looking at this (work of art ), almost like an exotic highlands flower !
sure must be as nice as it looks.
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Bee - Yes, I’m in M’sia.. I’m not too sure, I only went there once, anyways, I will definitely go find out..will keep you updated..thanks
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yummy yum yum! my favourite nonya snacks. i have it every cny at my friend’s house. i tried making it once too with a bunch of friends and we had so much fun. thanks for the recipe!
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Tonixe -
Yes, they are as yummy as they look. Your next food escapade is north to Penang, no more Sitiawan.
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Chris - yes, you can go up to Penang with Tonixe, and while you guys are at it, read my hawker food guide: http://www.rasamalaysia.com/2006/10/insider-guide-to-penang-hawker-food_12.html
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Rokh - well, they are certainly not easy to make…the cases take forever!
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Sweet. I’ve been wondering about these ever since Ben from Chowtimes posted pics from his last trip to Malaysia. Good show!
- Chubbypanda
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I’m worried I’ll overshoot 2 far North to Hadyai lah !LLOOLL !!!
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Tonixe - just don’t bring your passport and you will be fine. ;)
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Please let me know where you (Rasa Malaysia) bought your Kueh Pie Tee mould. You mentioned that in one of your blog comments. I would like to buy one but none of my friends has a clue where the mould is sold. Also, if you know where the mould is sold in Singapore, please provide that info as well. I will check back again later to see your post. Thanks.
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I did make some top hats according to the recipe and i wanted to keep it for CNY. It turned out quite good. Unfortunately, it became soft very fast altho I kept it in an air-tight container. Would you know the reason why?
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I’d love to know where I could buy a mould for pie tee too! Does anyone know of anywhere in the UK that sells them? If there’s nowhere (which I heartily suspect), the names shops in KL or Penang would be really welcome too!
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hi. i’m new at this. do you happen to have a pic of the metal mold coz i reallly could use some visual help here.thanks :)
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Hello.. I really want to make this Top hats but where can I buy this and I know we don’t have it here in Virginia, please canyou help me to order it and I will give you the pay by paypal include the handling and shipping too.Thanks
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Bee, you’ve outdone yourself. They look gorgeous!
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i want to know how much u sell the pai tee mould… TQ!
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nice, hat top crispy I love.I wil make it.
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