Pate Kode Recipe | Haitian Fried Patties | Pate Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers a leaner option, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeño offers a milder heat, while banana peppers are often less spicy and cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef, thyme, scotch bonnet, and black pepper; cook until browned.

Stir in parsley and lime juice, then remove from heat.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut into circles, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and fold over.

Seal the edges with a fork to create a crimped pattern.

Fry the patties in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels before serving.

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