Would you steam curry puffs? Foreigner mistakes them for dumplings

A student’s attempt to showcase Malaysian dumplings on Xiaohongshu took an unexpected turn when she posted a photo of steamed curry puffs, referring to them as local dumplings. The half-eaten “dumpling” revealed a yellow, mushy interior akin to curry stuffing. Responses from Malaysians and non-Malaysians expressed a mix of amusement and disbelief at the steamed version.

Curry Puffs

Some comments sarcastically suggested alternative uses, while others earnestly shared the correct method of preparing curry puffs. Despite the unconventional approach, the student found the steamed version “quite tasty” and even enjoyed it with vinegar, sparking a humorous exchange online.