Meat pie
A pastry filled with meat or vegetables
Patois: Mi want a beef patty.
English: I want a beef meat pie.
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A pastry filled with meat or vegetables
Patois: Beef patty hot and ready.
English: Beef meat pie is hot and ready.
Meat pie
A pastry filled with meat or vegetables
Patois: Mi want a beef patty.
English: I want a beef meat pie.
Jamaican Patty
A popular Jamaican pastry filled with various savory fillings such as beef, chicken, or vegetables.
Patois: "Mi stop by di bakery fi buy a patty fi lunch."
English: I stopped by the bakery to buy a patty for lunch.
Jamaican patties are savory pastries filled with various delicious fillings. The pastry dough is typically made with flour, turmeric, and margarine, giving it a golden color and flaky texture. The fillings often include spiced ground meat (such as beef, chicken, or lamb), seasoned vegetables, and sometimes even seafood. Jamaican patties are popular as a quick and flavorful snack or meal.
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