Description
Savory Jamaican vegetable patties with a flaky, spiced crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, turmeric, and curry powder. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until a dough forms. Knead briefly, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic, carrot, cabbage, spinach, and bell pepper. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the filling: Stir in thyme, allspice, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Assemble the patties: Divide the chilled dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin circle (about 6 inches in diameter).
- Place a spoonful of cooled filling onto one half of each dough circle. Fold the other half over to create a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges firmly to seal, folding the edge over itself to create a rope-like seal.
- Bake the patties: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and flaky. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan option, skip the egg wash and brush with a little plant-based milk instead.
- You can substitute any firm vegetables you prefer for the filling.
- Keep the butter and water very cold for the flakiest pastry.
- Prep Time: 45 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: Jamaican patties, vegetable patties, spiced pastry, Caribbean food, vegetarian snack