Pate Kode | Haitian style Fried 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 some eggs (optional).

In a bowl, add 2 cups of flour and some baking soda.

Stir in salted water gradually to form a dough.

Add flour from the side if the dough is too sticky.

Knead the dough until it is no longer sticking to your hands.

Place the dough in a ziplock bag and refrigerate.

Prepare the filling by tearing up smoked herring and mashing it.

Sauté chopped onions until soft (to preference).

Add slaw mix to the onions and sauté for about 30 seconds.

Shred leftover chicken breast and add it to the pot with seasoning salt and chicken broth to keep it moist.

Add the smoked herring last to the mixture and sauté briefly to avoid hardening.

Clean the surface and add flour to prevent sticking while rolling out the dough.

Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a circle, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking.

Cut the rolled dough into even pieces.

Fill each piece with boiled eggs, slaw, meat, and onions in any order.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork for a crimped look.

Heat oil until hot and fry the patties, adding only 2 at a time for even cooking.

Fry until golden brown, adjusting for darker if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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