Pork & Pineapple Curry Pot Pie

Pork & Pineapple Curry Pot Pie

Makes: 5–6 pies

This comforting pot pie brings a tropical twist to a savoury favourite. The fragrant curry base, tender pork belly, and sweet pineapple chunks create a rich, creamy filling encased in golden puff pastry. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of spice and sweetness — a heartwarming dish that’s as impressive on the table as it is nourishing for the body.

Ingredients

Pastry:

• Puff pastry, store-bought, 5 pieces

Filling:

• 100 ml oil

• 500 ml water

• 1 tbsp plain flour

• 2 stalks lemongrass (white portion only), bruised

• 10 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped

• 750 g pork belly, cut into 4 cm strips

• 5 tsp meat curry powder, salt, and sugar to taste

• ½ semi-ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and ‘eyes’ removed

Spice Paste (Rempah):

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled

• Thumb-size fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

• Thumb-size galangal (lengkuas), peeled and sliced

• 6 dried chilies, soaked in hot water till soft and seeded

• Thumb-size fresh turmeric (kunyit), peeled and sliced

• 4 fresh chilies, seeded

Egg Wash:

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Method

1. Prepare the rempah: Grind ingredients in a food processor to a paste. Heat oil in a wok or medium saucepan over medium heat. Add lemongrass, shallots, and rempah. Fry until fragrant. Add pork belly and cook for one minute. Add meat curry powder and fry until meat turns opaque.

2. Cook the filling: Bring water to a boil over high heat. Lower heat, then simmer until meat is tender and gravy thickens. Season with salt and sugar to taste. Add pineapple and let simmer 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over pineapple and cook 2 minutes. Allow filling to cool before baking.

3. Assemble the pies: Preheat oven to 180°C. Spoon filling into casserole dishes until ¾ full. Using an 11 cm saucer, cut pastry circles to cover the top. Create steam holes with a knife. Brush with egg wash and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Tip: Add a pinch of sugar to enhance the sweetness of the gravy.

🍍 Takeaway

A tropical spin on the traditional curry pie, this dish highlights how fruits like pineapple can enhance savoury flavours while supporting digestion with natural enzymes. High in protein and full of aromatic spices, it’s a meal that satisfies both comfort cravings and nutritional goals — ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings.