KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's karipap has been named as one of the best pastries in the world by TasteAtlas.
Ranked as the fifth best pastry by TasteAtlas, the karipap humbled the famous French and Egyptian pastries such as croissant and kunafa, both ranked eighth and 10th, respectively.
Receiving a score of 4.6 over five, the renowned food travel guide portal highlighted the unique savoury chicken curry and potato fillings commonly used in karipap, as well as its pastry texture that stood out among the rest.
"Karipap or curry puff is a small, deep-fried or baked pastry shell filled with thick chicken and potatoes curry. It is believed that the flavorful snack was invented by the Malays from the Malay peninsula and parts of Sumatra and Borneo," the portal said.
It said that the "crispy on the outside and warm and tender on the inside" feature of karipap, makes it a favourite dish for many in Southeast Asia.
TasteAtlas frequently gathers original recipes, food critic reviews, and research articles about ingredients and popular dishes from around the world on its website.