Jamaican patties are a beloved Caribbean treat, a savory pastry shell enveloping a flavorful filling of seasoned meat, vegetables, and spices. They are a delightful fusion of cultures, a testament to Jamaica's rich history. From street vendors to family kitchens, these patties are a ubiquitous part of Jamaican cuisine.
This article presents a culinary journey into the world of Jamaican patties, offering three distinct recipes: a classic beef patty, a succulent chicken patty, and a flavorful lamb patty. Each recipe is crafted with care, capturing the essence of Jamaican cuisine. The beef patty embodies the bold, savory flavors of the island, with a filling of aromatic ground beef, onions, peppers, and a blend of herbs and spices. The chicken patty offers a succulent twist, featuring tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a hint of Jamaican spices. And the lamb patty tantalizes with its distinct flavor, combining tender lamb, aromatic seasonings, and a touch of heat.
Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating authentic Jamaican patties. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and detailed ingredient lists, you'll be able to recreate these Jamaican delights in the comfort of your own home. So, embark on this culinary adventure, savor the flavors of Jamaica, and experience the joy of creating these iconic patties.
JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES
My mom was born in Jamaica and lived there until she moved to the United States during her university years. I've loved this Jamaican beef patty recipe for most of my life. The savory flavor and spices are just right, and the pastry is flaky and delicious. -Natasha Watson, Douglasville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in curry powder, thyme, pepper and salt; set aside. For crust, in a large bowl, whisk together flour, curry powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water; stir just until moistened. Divide dough into 8 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. Place about 1/4 cup filling on 1 half of each circle. Fold crust over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal., Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets; brush with beaten egg. Bake until light brown, 22-25 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to freezer containers; return to freezer. To use, bake pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until heated through, 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES
The Jamaican beef patty is an island's history in the palm of a hand. Dubbed Jamaica's "No. 1 fast food" by Enid Donaldson, author of "The Real Taste of Jamaica," a beef patty's filling is spiced, then baked inside of a suet dough. These pastries are often filled with seasoned ground beef, but can include pork, lamb, lobster, shrimp, cheese, chicken and ackee. The dish is a byproduct of Jamaica's long history - the introduction of spices from African slaves, as well as Indian and Chinese indentured laborers, impacted the patty's development. But while this meal is found throughout Jamaica, it's also present wherever the Caribbean diaspora is around the globe. Both the dough and the filling can be made prior to baking. Eat with coco bread for a more substantial meal.
Provided by Bryan Washington
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 patties
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the crust: Whisk flour in a medium bowl, then whisk in turmeric, sugar and salt. Work in shortening and beef suet quickly, rubbing them into the dry ingredients with your fingers until the mixture is evenly crumbly. Gradually add 1/2 cup ice cold water while stirring with your hands to form the dough. If the dough isn't coming together, add more water by the tablespoon as necessary. Form dough into a ball, cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- While the dough is chilling, make the filling: Heat a large frying pan over medium, then add vegetable oil. Fry scotch bonnet peppers and onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 4 to 8 minutes. Season with allspice, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, soy sauce and the beef stock mixture. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a dish and let cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator. (The filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.)
- When ready to assemble patties, heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll on a lightly floured work surface with a lightly floured pin into a 12-inch square. (Turmeric will stain a porous work surface. Roll between sheets of parchment paper if needed.) Fold dough in half to form a rectangle, then fold again the other way to form a square. Roll again into a 12-inch square. Repeat this process 3 more times, letting dough rest as needed if it's too stiff to roll. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness, then use a bowl or pastry cutter to cut out 10 (6-inch) rounds, rerolling scraps as necessary.
- Divide beef mixture among rounds, spooning about 1/4 cup onto one side of each round. Fold the other side of each round over the meat until the edges meet. Using a fork, seal the edges, then prick the center of each to allow steam to escape.
- Place patties on 1 or 2 baking sheets, and bake until pastry is set and golden, 22 to 25 minutes. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
JAMAICAN PATTIES; BEEF, CHICKEN, OR LAMB
These are delicious curry-flavored pastries found in the Caribbean islands, particularly in Jamaica. Great as a snack or as a Jamaican meal compliment. I also enjoy them with a spinach, corn, and bean salad. I have used pre-packaged Crescent rolls (2 cylinders rolled out and cut into 10 circles or phyllo dough (15 sheets cut lengthwise to make 30 triangles) as a time saver. Not as good or as spicy as the handmade pastry, but sometimes there's just not enough time. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days an reheat in microwave on medium heat.
Provided by Flavor Diva
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 10 patties, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- FILLING:.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic, cook 2 minutes.
- Add beef, curry, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until browned stirring constantly.
- Stir in stock and breadcrumbs.
- Simmer until liquid is absorbed. (aprox.10 minutes) Texture should be soft and moist. Add green onions.
- PASTRY:.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, turmeric, curry, and salt.
- Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections.
- Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Cover with damp towel.
- Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over making a half circle and press edges together. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.
- Cook for 25- 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.5, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 74.6, Sodium 910.1, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 32.9
JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES
Steps:
- For the dough: Combine flour, salt, and curry powder in work bowl of food processor, pulse to combine. Add the butter or shortening and process until the mixture looks like fine crumbs. In a bowl combine water, vinegar, and egg yolks. Add wet mixture to work bowl and pulse until a ball forms. Cover dough in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
- For the filling: Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat, add onions, scallions, thyme, and Scotch bonnet peppers. When onion begins to soften, add ground beef, salt, and enough water to barely cover meat, simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Add bread crumbs and adjust with salt and pepper, allow to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thick. Cut the dough into 6-inch circles. Place 2 tablespoons of the meat filling onto half of each dough round. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash. Fold the dough over the filling to make a half moon shape and press to seal. Place the patties on a parchment lined cookie sheet and place in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes.
JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, turmeric , salt, and vegetable shortening. Rub the shortening into the flour using your fingers until there are tiny pieces of shortening completely covered with flour and it has a sandy texture.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of the ice water and mix with your hands to bring the dough together. Keep adding ice water 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
- Cut the dough into 2 large pieces. Wrap each and refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes. Alternatively, before refrigerating, divide the dough into 10 to 12 individual pieces-use a food scale if you want them to be the same size.
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place the beef in a large bowl. Add the pepper and allspice. Mix together and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the chili, if using, thyme, and garlic. Continue to sauté for another minute. Season with salt to taste.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and stir to mix, breaking up any large clumps. Let cook until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add the ketchup. Adjust the seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Pour in the water or broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and whatever is remaining has reduced to a thick sauce.
- Fold in the green onions. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- Position 2 racks in the upper and lower third of the oven and heat to 350 F. Generously flour the work surface. Unwrap 1 of the pieces of dough and roll it out into a very large circle.
- Cut out 3 circles with a bowl or dish of approximately 5 inches in diameter. If you divided the dough into 10 to 12 small balls, roll them all out into a circle of approximately 5 inches in diameter.
- Place about 3 heaping tablespoons of the filling onto one half of each circle. Dip a finger into a bit of water and moisten the edges of the pastry.
- Fold over the other half and press to seal. With a fork, crimp the edges to close. Cut off any extra to give the patties a uniform look.
- Place the finished patties on two parchment-lined baking sheets and continue to work until you have rolled out all of the dough and used all of the beef. Place in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Just before baking, beat the egg and the remaining 1 tablespoon of water together to make an egg wash . Brush the assembled patties with egg wash.
- Bake patties until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes, flipping baking sheets in the oven halfway through cooking. Cool on wire racks. Enjoy warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 288 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 38 g, ServingSize 10 to 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CARIBBEAN BEEF PATTIES
Spice up beef mince with turmeric, thyme and hot pepper sauce before folding in shortcrust pastry for a tasty dinner or lunch
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Snack
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and cook for 5 mins. Add the garlic and beef, turn up the heat and cook until the meat is browned. Add the potato, half the turmeric, the purée and thyme, plus 200ml water. Cover and simmer for 15 mins, then remove the lid and cook for 5 mins more. Add the hot pepper sauce and leave to cool.
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Roll out the pastry to the thickness of a £1 coin. Cut out 6 x 15cm circles, using a small plate as a guide. Divide the mince between the circles, piling it up on one side. Mix the egg with the remaining turmeric, brush around the edge of each circle, then fold over and use a fork to seal the edges. Arrange on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, brush with a little more egg and bake for 20-25 mins. Serve with a green salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 780 calories, Fat 48 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium
JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES
These are delicious curry-flavored beef pastries that can be found in Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. Try serving them with some Peas and Rice, or just have them as a snack.
Provided by JEFFOLEE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and pinch of salt. Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections. Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.
- Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Stir in ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, stirring constantly. Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
- Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over and press edges together, making a half circle. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 466.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
JAMAICAN CHICKEN PATTIES
This recipe was created for the Ready Set Cook #8 event. These make great appetizers, snacks, or a meal. You can make them as mild or as hot as you want depending on the type of peppers you use. Serve with fried plantains or a tropical fruit salad.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8 patties, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the chicken breast according to your preferred method (roasted, stewed, boiled, sauteed, grilled, etc.) and let cool. Shred and chop the meat until a fine texture. Set aside.
- Peel, dice and boil the sweet potato in enough salted water to cover. When tender, drain and mash potato. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saute pan. Add pepper and ginger and saute until tender and fragrant. Add the curry powder and salt. Stir. Add the chicken and sweet potatoes to the pan. Stir until thoroughly blended. Add the parsley, and stir again. Remove from heat and let cool slightly - enough to handle, and then shape into 8 small patties.
- Meanwhile mix the flour, corn meal, and cayenne (if using). Thoroughly coat the chicken patties in the flour mixture.
- Heat the oil on medium until hot. Carefully drop the patties into the oil and fry on each side until golden brown. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 99.9, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 15.2
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality ground beef, chicken, or lamb. Freshly ground meat will give your patties the best flavor and texture.
- Be sure to season the meat mixture well. The spices and herbs in the recipe will help to give your patties their distinctive Jamaican flavor.
- Don't overmix the meat mixture. Overmixing will make the patties tough.
- If you don't have a patty maker, you can form the patties by hand. Just be sure to pack the meat mixture firmly into the patties so that they hold together well.
- Cook the patties over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning on the outside while still cooking through on the inside.
- Serve the patties hot with your favorite sides. Jamaican patties are traditionally served with coco bread, but you can also serve them with rice and peas, fried plantains, or coleslaw.
Conclusion:
Jamaican patties are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like your patties beef, chicken, or lamb, there is a recipe in this article that you are sure to enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Jamaican patties a try. You won't be disappointed!
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