Curry puff
The ultimate golden, deep-fried treasure of Singaporean snacking. Itβs a flaky, buttery shell packed with a savoury, spicy potato fillingβand if youβre lucky, a slice of hard-boiled egg for that extra 'shiok' factor.
Origin
A local evolution influenced by a mix of Portuguese empanadas, Cornish pasties, and Indian samosas that became a staple of our kopitiam culture.
Usage Examples
"Aiyo, I only went downstairs to buy kopi, then end up take 2 curry puffs also β cannot resist lah."
"This curry puff got egg inside sia, confirm shiok. I tell myself one only, then eat until whole box finish."
"MRT ride so long, lucky I packed a curry puff from the bakery. Save my life before lunch, no joke."
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