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JAMAICAN MEAT PIE (JAMAICAN BEEF PATTY)

17/05/2018 By Lola Osinkolu Leave a Comment

Jamaican Meat Pie (aka Jamaican Beef Patty) is a popular appetizer in Jamaica and other areas of the Caribbean. It is a flaky and flavorful yellow crust filled with a spicy/savory meat filling.

Jamaican Meat PieThe Jamaican Meat pie is quite different from the Nigerian Meat pie, but I can say that I love them both for different things. The Jamaican patties are so flaky, turmeric colored and the Meat filling is highly seasoned. In the case of the Nigerian Meat pie, it’s crust is a little richer and softer.

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