HOW TO MAKE THE BEST PATE KODE AKA HAITIAN PATTIES

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.

Boil herring for 10 minutes, changing the water after 5 minutes to reduce salt.

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of lard with flour until crumbly.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of water to the mixture to form a dough.

Knead the dough for about 5 to 10 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough back in the bowl, coat with a little oil, and cover with plastic wrap or a wet towel.

For the filling, mix 1.5 cups of cabbage, 1/4 cup of carrots, 1/2 small onion, and 1/2 small red bell pepper in a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of Maggi seasoning cube, 1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the vegetable mixture.

Mix in 1/2 cup of distilled vinegar and optional tomatoes, then set aside.

In a hot pan, add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and the boiled herring.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of epis and cook briefly to combine.

Add 1 tablespoon of sour orange juice and 1/2 tablespoon of hot pepper sauce, stirring gently.

Set the herring filling aside once cooked.

Cut a piece of dough, roll it out, and fill with desired fillings (herring, boiled eggs, hot dogs).

Seal the edges of the dough to prevent leaks during frying.

Heat about 20 ounces of oil in a pan to medium-high heat, aiming for 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fry the patties until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on size.

Remove the patties from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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