Jamaican beef patty

Jamaica · Latin America

Short description: This patty is a flaky yellow pastry pocket with a hot, savory minced-beef filling.
Ingredients: Turmeric-tinted pastry filled with ground beef, scallions, thyme, allspice, chile, butter, and shortening.
Cultural note: The pastry color and crumbly texture make the snack instantly recognizable before the peppery filling appears.
Common misconception: It is a baked pastry pocket, not a hamburger patty or a sealed empanada with a plain crust.

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