Monday, 8 May 2017

CHILLI BEEF PATTIE

The label reads:
"Island Delight
Chilli Beef Jamaican Crust Pattie.
Flaky pastry.
Tender minced beef simmered with nine herbs & spices and baked in a light golden flaky crust for the authentic taste of Jamaica's famous street food."
Note the terminology :
'Light golden, crusty, flaky pastry
Nine herbs and spices. Tender minced beef simmered.'
Wouldn't it be wonderful if "all" pattie makers attempted to achieve these criteria! ?!!
Pastry - light, flaky, melts in the mouth.- 4.5
Filling - looks like mince meat. Moist
Flavour - under tones of curry flavour. Tasty even if a bit mild. - 3.5
Shape - traditional half circle. Sealed - 4
Total 12

Sunday, 7 May 2017

STEW PEAS PATTY

Juici Patties
Stew Peas Patty - 235g
Supplied by Juci Patties and can be purchased from Sainsbury's Groceries.
Item code: 7832738
Description
Mixed beans and vegetables in a spicy sauce, baked in a flaky pastry.
Vegetarian Society approved
No peas! Just a traditional blend of three beans, sweetcorn and coconut milk with authentic Jamaican spices in a golden flaky crust.
Serious Jamaican Food!
Jamaica's favourite patty brand is now being produced in the UK using Juici's famous recipes under the supervision of Juici's master baker.
Jukie Chin was 16 when he started making patties in his mother's kitchen to sell in the family grocery store. 25 years later, with over 60 restaurants Juice is Jamaica's best selling pattie.
Above is purely for your information only. Comment on pastry, shape, filling & flavour has been reserved for another time.