These fun pastry triangles are loaded with five-spiced pork and onions to be a truly flavorful appetizer in a flaky crust.
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These five-spice pork and onion pastry triangles have a moist savory filling with a unique Asian twist and a thin crisp crust. It is the perfect dish for a family dinner. 
Chinese five-spice is a fragrant mixture of cinnamon, clove, fennel seed, star anise and Sichuan peppercorn. It is powerfully scented, a little goes a long way.
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Five-Spice Pork Triangles
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 1x
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Flaky pastry triangles filled with savory five-spice pork and onions.
A perfect appetizer for your next gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 package (1 package) Puff Pastry Sheets
- 1 lbs (300 g) minced pork
- 1 onion (1 onion) onion
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) fish sauce
- 3 tablespoon (3 tablespoon) rice wine
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 teaspoon) five spice powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 2 tablespoon (2 tablespoon) cornflour
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) sesame seeds
- 2 egg yolks (2 egg yolks) egg yolk
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) spring onion
Instructions
- Mix pork, onion, spring onion, five spice powder, fish sauce, rice wine, corn flour and water in a bowl. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
- Cut the pastry sheet into 3-inch squares.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture in the middle of each square.
- Fold the squares over the filling to form triangles.
- Brush with a little egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Set the oven to 200°F (93°C) and bake for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crispy.
Notes
- For easier folding, slightly chill the puff pastry before assembling the triangles.
- To prevent soggy pastry, ensure the pork mixture is well-drained before filling.
- Leftover triangles can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 triangle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 20
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of pastry should I use for the Five-Spice Pork Triangles?
You can use store-bought puff pastry or make your own flaky pastry dough for a crisp crust.
How much Chinese five-spice should I add to the pork filling?
Since Chinese five-spice is quite potent, start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to your taste as you mix it with the pork and onions.
Can I substitute the pork with another type of meat in the triangles?
Yes, you can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the pork, but be aware that this will alter the flavor profile slightly.
