CARIBBEAN PATTIES (MEAT)

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They originally hailed from haiti and are now everywhere in the islands. This recipe is slightly different from either of the two others. From "Caribbean Cooking". Start it over night because the dough needs to sit 12 hours-not included in prep

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 patties

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening or 1/2 cup margarine
ice water
1 onion
2 green onions
1 scotch bonnet peppers (seeds removed) or 1 jalapeno (seeds removed)
3/4 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • To prepare pastry:.
  • sift together flour, curry powder, salt and then cut in the shortning until it resembles small peas. Add enough ice water to hold dough together, wrap in plastic and refridgerate 12 hours.
  • To make filling:.
  • Finely chop the onions and chile pepper, then mix thoroughly with the ground beef. Heat oil in a skillet and cook meat until browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in breadcrumbs, thyme, curry powder, salt and pepper.
  • Mix the filling well and then add 1/2 cup of water. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes. Cool.
  • Take dough out of fridge about 15 minutes before using. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and using a saucer to measure, cut into 4 inch circles. Sprinkle a little flour on each circle4 before stacking and cover stack with damp cloth.
  • Preheat oven to 400. Setting out first pastry circle top with 1/12th the filling to cover half of it Fold over the other half and seal edges by pressing with a fork. Repeat with remaining. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.7, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 166.9, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.6

Sumon Tmg
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These patties are a great way to use up leftover meat. They're also a fun and easy meal to make with kids.


Tumurbaatar Munhbayr
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I'll definitely be making these patties again. They're a new family favorite.


Philip Harris
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I wasn't sure how these patties would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious!


Romaine Sewell
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These patties are perfect for a party or a potluck. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Anita Singh
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I've tried other Caribbean patty recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite.


Catarena Smith
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The patties were a bit too greasy for my liking.


Khaled Elfeky
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I made these patties for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.


Kim Foret
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These patties were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Thais Martins
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I love the combination of spices in these patties. They're so flavorful.


Edward Ramirez
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These patties are so easy to make, and they're perfect for a quick weeknight meal.


Khethiwe Ndwandwe
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the patties turned out great. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.


Sajjad Akash
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The filling was a bit dry for my taste, but the patties were still good.


umarkhan khan
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I've made these patties a few times now, and they're always delicious. The flavors are perfect.


Achmat Noordien
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These patties were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.