Haitian Patties Recipe
The Haitian Patties Recipe is a crispy, flaky and savory pastry filled with seasoned meat.
Ingredients
For the pastry:
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 1 egg for egg wash
For the filling:
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper optional for heat
Instructions
Cook the Filling
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add onions, garlic, bell pepper, and green onions.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until well seasoned.
- Let the filling cool.
Prepare the Puff Pastry
- Roll out the puff pastry on a flat surface.
- Cut each sheet into 6 rectangles.
Fill the Patties
- Spoon 1–2 tbsp of meat filling onto each rectangle.
- Fold the pastry over to form a square or rectangle.
- Press edges with a fork to seal.
Add Egg Wash
- Beat one egg.
- Brush the top of each patty for a golden finish.
Bake the Patties
- Place patties on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- They should be golden brown and crispy.
Serve and Enjoy
- Let them cool slightly before eating.
Notes
- Make sure the filling is cool before adding it to pastry.
- Do not overfill or the patties may burst.
- Add scotch bonnet pepper for authentic spicy flavor.
- Puff pastry must stay cold for perfect flakiness.
- Brush lightly with egg wash for shiny golden tops.