Savory Meat Pies

I have some leftovers from making the savory rice dumplings. This gave me an idea for a quick and easy snack.

Ingredients: (makes about 10 pies)

400 gms. chicken thigh meat, cut into small cubes

200 gms. roasted peanuts, grinded finely

100 gms. dried shrimps, presoaked and chopped finely

5-6 dried mushrooms, presoaked and chopped finely

2 tsp. coriander powder

2 medium-sized shallots, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. dark soy sauce

2 tsp. sugar

salt and pepper to taste

1 beaten egg mixed with some milk

1 box Pillsbury Pie crust, thaw at room temperature

Non-stick baking tray

Method:

1. Heat oil in pan and fry garlic and shallots until soft. Add in mushrooms and dried shrimps and fry until fragrant. Then add the chicken meat and seasonings and stir until cooked. Season to taste with salt and/or sugar. Remove from heat and let cool. When completely cool, add in the peanuts.

2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Roll out pastry and cut into rounds. Put a tablespoon of filling in middle, moisten edges with some water to seal. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds on top. Bake for about 10-15 minutes till golden brown. Serve warm.