Malaysia Most Popular Foods - Karipap

How to make Karipap

KARIPAP

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoonful shortening (or margarine)
salt to taste
1/2 cup water

1 onion ~ chopped
1 egg ~ lightly beaten with a bit of salt and white pepper
paprika

Method :
1. To make the dough, dissolve salt into water.
2. Add shortening to the flour. Pour in the water till a soft, smooth dough is formed.
3. Roll flat as big as a plate.
4. Place the flatten dough on the plate.
5. Sprinkle the onions and a few dashes of paprika on top.
6. Heat the oil in the pan. When the oil is hot, pour the beaten egg onto the flatten dough.
7. Fold over and pleat the ends of the pastry to seal in the filling
8. Deep fry the karipap and make sure to keep pouring the hot oil on top of the karipap so that it fluffs up nicely.
9. Remove from heat once golden brown.

Note :
The filling, you can also add in chopped fresh red chillies and spring onions. I didn't put because I don't have any. This dish is suitable for breakfast and to be enjoyed with chilli sauce.