Pastry Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese (do not use light), room temperature
8 ounces (2 sticks, 1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten, for pastry egg wash

Filling Ingredients
Salt
1/2 pound ground pork
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
4 shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 Tbsp sherry
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup golden raisins, chopped