Monday, July 30, 2012

Jamaican Patties


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Jamaican patties are a type of pastry that consists of various spices and fillings sealed and baked inside a flaky shell. Frequently, they are a golden yellow, caused by turmeric or an egg yolk mixture that is used to coat the pastry. The perfect snack for busy people, Jamaican patties can be grabbed and eaten on the go.

Jamaican beef patties take their name from the beef patties created during the British colonial period in Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. The spices used in Jamaican patties consisted of the cumin and curry brought to Jamaica by indentured servants arriving from India, cayenne pepper brought to the island by slaves from Africa, and the Scotch bonnet pepper and its spicy firecracker flavor that was native to Jamaica. They were called Jamaican patties because of their unique island flavor.

During the 1960s and 1970s, many Jamaicans immigrated to the United States, bringing the recipes for Jamaican beef patties with them. Soon after, Jamaican beef patties began appearing in New York City restaurants. They also became very popular in Britain and Canada, especially in areas with a high Caribbean population.

All varieties of Jamaican patties are delicious and feature an authentic Jamaican flavor, but Jamaican beef patties are the most popular Jamaican patties recipe. There is also a Jamaican patties recipe for jerk, chicken and curry, and vegetarian varieties. So whether you’re a meat lover or a vegetarian, there’s a Jamaican patties recipe you won’t be able to turn down.

Although most Jamaican patties weigh 8 or 9 ounces, Jamaican cocktail patties typically weigh about 1 ½ ounces and are often served at events such as graduation parties, wedding receptions, country club events, birthday parties and cocktail parties. Some retail outlets sell them already baked, while others sell them unbaked. Some Jamaican cocktail patties come 12 per package, while others are sold in bulk, with 200 patties per case. No matter how you buy them, you can serve delicious spicy beef, beef, jerk chicken, chicken or vegetable Jamaican cocktail patties as a unique appetizer at your event.

No matter what flavor you’re craving, there’s a Jamaican patties recipe that will satisfy your taste buds and have you begging for more. Some examples for a Jamaican patties recipe you might want to try include the golden crust patty, the smart patty (a healthier product), and the Royal Caribbean patty. There are plenty of varieties, allowing you to grab one or two for your next lunch break or snack!

These delicious pastries – especially Jamaican beef patties – have become extremely popular recently. They are often seen in the United States (predominantly in south Florida and the New York City metropolitan area), the United Kingdom and Canada (mostly in the Greater Toronto area). They can be purchased at a number of outlets, including takeout restaurants, grocery stores, delis, cafeterias, bodegas and other neighborhood stores, convenience stores and online.  Prices for one Jamaican patty start at $1.65 and go up to $1.75. Jamaican cocktail patties cost $8.00 per dozen (12) with a minimum order of 12. You can order your Jamaican patties either baked or unbaked. for purchases of some of the best Jamaican Patties:        

Jamaican patties take their bright yellow color from turmeric – a member of the ginger family that different cultures have used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes and to add flavor to dishes. This spice has been called one of nature’s most powerful healers. Among its many health benefits, there are reports that turmeric shows promise in treating psoriasis, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and arthritis. People of all ages-Kids and adults alike - are crazy about Jamaican Patties. they're microwaveable and they're a smart choice. 


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