No, this has nothing to do with tea, which is something else I heart a lot! Kuih Pie Tee or “Top Hats” (because the shape is sometimes like a top hat) is an appetizer that is popular in Malaysia. It is a wonderful treat–crisp shell, sweet and slightly crunchy vegetal flavors of jicama, carrots, and green beans, and meatiness from pork and shrimp.
Annie’s Mum is visiting us from Malaysia, which means that our house is tidier, the yard is straightened up more, and we are eating lots of tasty Malaysian food. Mum is a great cook, and one of her signature dishes is popiah. Because everything in her popiah is handmade, you can taste the love.
When we were last back in Malaysia, Annie’s mum cooked up her delicious Pumpkin Mee with Prawns. I made it a point to watch her cooking in the kitchen, taking notes on how she did it.