Red Curry Brisket-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

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Preparation info
  • Makes 12 poppers, serves

    4 to 6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Asian Smoke: Thai and Southeast Asian Barbecue from the Curry Boys

By Andrew Ho, Andrew Samia and Sean Wen

Published 2026

  • About

Jalapeño poppers are a big deal in Texas—particularly during a backyard BBQ or a big game. They’re essentially a mini chili relleno, but with an indulgent, one-bite appeal! The mix of curry paste and cream cheese brings the silky balance of savory and sweet, and the smoked brisket adds richness. You might want to consider making a double batch of these, because our friend ate six of them in one sitting when we were testing this recipe out. He kept claiming he was “verifying the consistency.