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Jamaican Patties
A classic of Jamaican cuisine, Jamaican patties are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, filled with a delicious mix of meat and vegetables.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 200g of ground meat (pork or beef)
- 100g of vegetables (potatoes, onions, zucchini, bell peppers)
- 1 egg
- 100g of onions
- 50g of ginger
- 50g of chili
- 100g of flour
- 50g of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Method
- Boil the vegetables, then drain and squeeze out the water.
- In a bowl, mix the ground meat with the boiled vegetables, egg, onions, ginger, and chili. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In another bowl, mix the flour with a little water to make a damp flour mixture.
- Shape the meat into balls with the damp flour mixture and form the patties.
- Fry the patties in hot oil until they become golden brown.
- Serve hot with chili sauce or soy sauce.
The story
Jamaican patties originated in Jamaica and became a popular dish during celebrations and festivals. They gained particular popularity in the 1960s and 1970s.
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