Source: Atlas Obscura
Kuih pai tee is a pastry that is especially beloved in the Malaysian states of Penang and Melaka, and the city-state of Singapore. All three areas are hubs of the Peranakan Nyonya culture, which began as a hybrid of foreign and local cultures along the Malay archipelago in the 15th century when traders intermarried with locals.
The treat is made out of a thin and crispy pastry tart shell that’s often filled with a mixture of vegetables, prawns, shredded Chinese turnips, carrots, and a…
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