Pate Ayisyen ~ Haitian Patties
An Haitian delicacy, these are pastries filled with beef inside, but the filling can be replaced by chicken, vegetable mix or any other type of your liking.
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Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 8 oz butter
For the Filling
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 ½ tsp Haitian Seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ tsp better than bouillon vegetable base
- ¼ tsp salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp mixed peppers diced
- 2 tbsp onions diced
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 egg yolk (to brush the dough)
Instructions
For the Dough
- In the bowl, add the flour, salt and water and knead for a few minutes until obtaining a stiff dough.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes and while preparing the filling.
- Unwrap the dough, dust the work surface with flour, and roll the dough into a rough rectangle shape.
- Fold the dough in thirds, like a letter. Turn 90 degrees, roll and fold again.
- Repeat about 2 to 4 times, wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and chill for 2 hours.
For the Filling
- Cook the meat for 3 minutes on medium-low heat in a skillet with the Haitian seasoning better than bouillon base, salt and pepper, diced onions, and mixed peppers. Do not cover.
- Remove from heat and set asside.
Assemble and Cook
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare the egg wash and set aside.
- Cut the puff pastry into square pieces. Fill the middle of the puff pastry with about 1 tablespoon cooked ground beef.
- Seal the edges with eggs wash using a pastry brush then fold the patties in half and secure the edges by pressing down with a fork.
- Place the patties on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal
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