Jamaican Chicken patty

Best served with caribbean style slaw and lime.

Leo's take: First time I had one of these was at the Sierra Nevada World Reggae Music Festival when I was 10 and I will never forget it. It’s like a pastry but has that sweet-savory feel to it, you got to try it to know.

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 4 cups 500grams all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)

• 2 Tablespoon sugar

• ½ Tablespoon salt

• 2 teaspoon turmeric

• 5 ounce 145gram Shortening

• 1 Tablespoon Vinegar

• 1 cup 250 ml iced water

• 5 ounce 140gram butter

Jamaican Chicken Filling:

• ½ medium onion chopped

• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon allspice powder

• 1 teaspoon curry

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon white pepper

• 3 green onions chopped

• 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

• 1 teaspoon salt or more adjust to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper

• 1 pound ground chicken

• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper chopped

Instructions:

Jamaican Chicken Crust

1. In a food processor or by hand, mix together, flour, salt, sugar, turmeric blend well Add the butter, shortening, followed by vinegar, and water in small amounts, pulse until combined and the dough holds together in a ball.

2. Place the dough on a well-floured surface. Divide it into 2 and roll it out. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until ready to use

3. Using a largemouth, glass, or bowl about 4 - 5 " cut out circles by gently pressing on the dough and releasing it, shaping the meat pie dough. Continue cutting out the dough until all dough has been cut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.

Jamaican Chicken Filling

1. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a saucepan, followed by onions, garlic, paprika, thyme curry, chili powder, white pepper, allspice. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes,

2. Then, add ground meat, breadcrumbs and continue cooking for about 10 or more minutes. Stirring frequently to prevent burning, add about ½ cup of water.

3. Finally add green onions and parsley, adjust for salt and pepper seasoning.

4. Remove from stovetop and let it cool.

Assembling Jamaican Chicken Patties

1. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of filling into each circle, and brush with egg white or white around half of the circle. Fold over twist with fingers gently to seal the edges of the patties.

2. Another way of sealing is by pressing the tines of a fork along the edges of the dough. (It’s fun and makes it better)!!

3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

4. Carefully place each patty on a baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes, depending on the size, or until the edges are golden brown.

5. If you want to bake it later, you can freeze it, but take it out and let it sit 15 minutes before putting it in the oven.