How do i make perfect Jamaican beef patties (not too complicated) please?

Question

thanks trini-hai but could you let me know measurement of 1/4 cup please...and what is shortening i haven't seen this in uk, thanks.

Answer 1

PASTRY



2 cups Flour
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 tablespoon curry powder
1/4 cup Solid shortening
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine
1/3 cup Cold water



Sift the flour, curry powder and salt into a large bowl. Cut in the shortening and margarine until crumbly. Add the cold water to make a stiff dough. Lightly flour a wooden cutting board and roll out the dough until about 1/8-inch thick. Cut out 8-inch circles. Cover with wax paper or damp cloth until ready to use. You can place the dough in the refrigerator overnight. If you do refrigerate, remove the dough at least 15 minutes before using.



MEAT FILLING



2 tablespoon oil
1 Small white onion, Finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon Chopped Scotch Bonnet pepper
1/2 lb. Lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Curry powder
1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Beef or chicken stock
1 Egg, beaten
1/4 cup Water



In a heavy skillet, melt the margarine and sauté the onion and Scotch Bonnet Pepper until they become limp. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, curry powder and thyme and mix well. Brown the meat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.



Add the breadcrumbs and stock and combine all the ingredients well. Cover the skillet and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When all the liquids have been absorbed, the filling is ready. It should be moist but not watery. Remove the skillet from the stove and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.



Uncover the dough circles and place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling on half of each. Moisten the edges of the dough with water and fold the dough circle over the meat filling. Pinch the edges closed with a fork. Lightly brush the pastry with a mixture of the egg and water. Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet for 30 to 40 minutes or until the pastry are golden brown.



Serves: 10 Patties

Answer 2

I don't have a recipe for Jamaican beef patties that I've made myself, but I can help with translation.

Shortening is lard, or the vegetable equivalent such as Trex.

A quarter of a cup is about 4 tablespoons, but standard cup measures are available in cookware departments e.g. at Debenhams.

Answer 3

Patties!! are u adult adult males loopy?? i've got tried the two... roti is basically starch that u could desire to combine with something else., patties could have meat, vegetables..omg..basically ask urself, could u particularly have basically roti on my own, or a Jamaican patty?? there's a reason Trinidad imports lots of Jamaican patties u comprehend!

Answer 4

u can simply use ready made pastry and any mince meat - or fish eg lamb beef etc then they will take only 5 mins in a gas mark 4 oven til golden brown.

i make patties all the time this way and even my family from Jamaica say that they r the best patties theyve tasted better even than the ones there!

Hope this helps

Liam

Answer 5

There's quite a lot of recipes on www.google.com - type in jamaican beef patties. A few that I found on there were:

http://www.islandflave.com/recipes/jamaican-beef-patties.shtml
http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blbeef94.htm (simple one)
http://www.backwoodshome.com/recipes/row031213.html

There's also this link from www.epicurious.com but they're just beef patties, not jamaican:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/find/results?search=beef%20patties

Answer 6

Enrol in Jamaican Beef Pattie College - and LEARN...!!!

Answer 7

you can buy them at some asda stores, or if you look on tesco website. the manufacturer is "island delight"..... go to,
"Ready Meals & Pizza" section, then, Pies & Quiche, then, Slices & Pasties , there you are
Island Delight Jamaican Beef Pattie 149g ......64p

ENJOY .......... LOL

Answer 8

Why would you want to eat a Jamaican?

Answer 9

Look for Crisco. It is an american product but I honestly don't know of another substitute. Maybe lard??

Answer 10

well, first of all .... you can't - only my friend's mum can make perfect ones!

LOL

But Trini-Haitian girl has given you a great recipe.

Hope you enjoy them.

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