Where Did Kueh Pie Tee Come From? | From Book to Cook #06

Join award-winning cookbook author Christopher Tan as he investigates the mysterious origins of kueh pie tee and its connection to American cuisine, while making the snack from a recipe in Susie Hing’s 1956 cookbook. Using both local moulds and American “patty irons” dating back to the 1950s–70s, Christopher shows us the different shell shapes that can be made, and how the fillings have changed over time—from cream or milk-based sauces in the Western version to those inspired by the local popiah. Timestamps: 00:00 – Teaser 00:06 – Opening titles 00:15 – Episode and guest introduction 00:55 – The origins of kueh pie tee 01:57 – Today's recipe: Java kwei patti 02:50 – Modern kueh pie tee moulds vs American patty iron moulds 03:39 – Making the batter for the kwei patti shells 06:26 – Cooking the filling 08:15 – Why is it called a kueh? 09:25 – Cooking the filling 09:51 – Possible influence from croquettes 10:34 – Type of oil used for frying 11:07 – Why is it associated with Peranakan culture? 11:30 – Earliest mention of kueh pie tee in the newspaper 12:01 – Cracking the nutmeg 12:26 – Cooking the filling and making the white sauce 16:43 – Frying the shells 17:53 – Assembling the kwei patti 18:38 – Let's eat 19:42 – Looking at more American patty iron moulds 21:35 – Closing Check out additional resources here: https://go.gov.sg/nlb-fbtc-s2e1 This video is part of "From Book to Cook", a cooking show on Singapore’s food history. Join librarian-host Paddy Ong and guest cooks as they recreate heritage dishes that have mostly been forgotten today. What stories might these old recipes tell us about local history and food heritage? Catch the series to find out! Watch more from "From Book to Cook":    • From Book to Cook   You can also listen to our full interview with Christopher on the BiblioAsia+ podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen. More info on the podcast: https://go.gov.sg/nlb-bapodcast-21 Visit our libraries: https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/visit-us/... Check out our digital collections: https://go.gov.sg/national-library-on... Follow National Library Singapore on social media: Facebook:   / nationallibrarysg   Instagram:   / nationallibrarysg   Medium:   / the-national-library   Telegram: https://t.me/NLBsg TikTok:   / nlbsg   #FromBooktoCook #SGStoryTellers #NationalLibrarySG #Singapore #History #Heritage #Food #Culture #LAB25