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Dinner - Chicken Puff Pastry (Patis)

A savory Bangladeshi-style snack made with flaky puff pastry filled with spiced chicken, onions, and aromatics. Perfect for teatime or as an appetizer.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz (225 g) chicken (ground or finely chopped)
  • 1 large onion, julienne cut (approx. 1 ½ cups / 200 g)
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced (about 1 clove / 3 g)
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced (about 2 cm knob / 3 g)
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (15 g)
  • 1 tsp salt (6 g, or to taste)
  • 1 tsp 7-spice blend (3 g)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (8 g)
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (about 1 package, 450 g), thawed according to package directions
  • 1 tbsp oil (15 ml) for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling
  2. Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 tsp (3 g) garlic and 1 tsp (3 g) ginger; fry until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  4. Add 1 large onion (200 g, julienne cut) and cook for 12 minutes, stirring often, until soft and translucent.
  5. Add 8 oz (225 g) chicken and stir-fry for about 6 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Season with 1 tsp (6 g) salt and 1 tsp (3 g) 7-spice blend.
  7. Stir in 1 tbsp (15 g) oyster sauce.
  8. Dissolve 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch in 2 tbsp (30 ml) water, then add to the mixture. Cook until slightly creamy.

  9. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.

  10. Prepare the pastry

  11. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  12. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the 2 thawed puff pastry sheets (450 g total) slightly to smooth edges.

  13. Cut into squares or rectangles (approx. 3–4 inches / 7–10 cm wide).

  14. Fill and shape

  15. Place 2–3 tbsp of filling in the center of each square.
  16. Fold into a triangle or rectangle, pressing the edges to seal (use a fork for a decorative crimp).

  17. Optionally, brush tops with beaten egg for golden color.

  18. Bake

  19. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  20. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 24 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken with beef, lamb, or even vegetables.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes or chopped green chili.
  • Serve hot with ketchup or chutney.

✅ Makes about 8–10 pastries, depending on pastry sheet size.