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kueh pie tee

(Malaysia, Singapore) A small, bite-sized dish consisting of a thin, fried pastry tart shell that is shaped like a fluted cup and filled with shredded jicama, carrots and other ingredients, originatin

ˌkweɪ ˌpaɪ ˈtiːDocumented since 1950s1950sBoomerhistorical195 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(Malaysia, Singapore) A small, bite-sized dish consisting of a thin, fried pastry tart shell that is shaped like a fluted cup and filled with shredded jicama, carrots and other ingredients, originating in Peranakan cuisine.

Origin: From and English patty (in the sense of patty shell and patty iron). Attested in 1956 as kwei patti cooked with a patti iron in Susie Hing's cookbook In a Malayan Kitchen. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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