Some may wonder what "Kueh Pie Tee" is. This is actually a Peranakan Dish normally served for special occasions. I serve this dish for breakfast during Lunar New Year. Now, you can find this dish everywhere.
50g plain flour Half egg 50g rice flour 100 ml of water Salt and pepper to taste Oil for deep frying Kueh Pie Tee mould
Seasoning
Fillings for Kueh Pie Tee
2 wholesome medium size turnips (shredded) 2 medium size carrots (shredded) Half kilo fresh small prawns (steamed, deshelled and cut into halves) 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 1 tablespoon Taucheo (soya bean paste) Method for Preparation for Pie Tee moulds Sift plain and rice flour together in a bowl. Mix in beaten egg, gradually adding water to make into a smooth batter. Heat oil in deep frying pan. Heat Pie Tee mould in oil. When hot remove mould and dip them in batter. Place mould in oil until the pie tee shell become golden brown and drop from mould. Remove and drain on paper towel. When slightly cool, place in airtight plastic containers (Lock and Lock) keeping lid tight inorder to maintain the crispiness of the pie tee shells.
Method
Method for Preparing the Fillings for Kueh Pie Tee
1. Heat up wok and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. 2. When heated, add minced garlic and fry till fragrant. 3. Add the taucheo (soya bean paste) and fry together. 4. Add in the shredded turnips and carrots. 5. Add salt and pepper to the mix and cook until vegetables are soft. 6. Set aside until required.
Topping for Kueh Pie Tee: 1. Steam half of the prawns. 2. Thinly shred egg omelette. 3. Garnish with cilantro leaves. 4. Last but not least, the chilli sauce. You can make your own chilli sauce or get the ready made chilli sauce off the counter.
Tips
This is the simplest method of preparing the pie tee ingredients. With regards to the pie tee moulds, I do not take the trouble to make these moulds, I just get the ready made ones from selected wet markets or supermarkets.