Internationally, a beef patty is a circular shaped ground beef item used in the making of traditional hamburgers that are served primarily in fast food restaurants.

In contrast, a Jamaican beef patty (also referred to as beef turnover or empanada) is a product consisting of lean ground beef filling seasoned with exotic Jamaican spices and wrapped in a flaky pastry crust. This is Jamaica's #1 fast food staple.

In Jamaica and other English speaking Caribbean islands, this product is just as popular among the natives as hot dogs, pizza, hamburgers and tacos are with consumers in North America.

Though beef patties are the most popular items among the consumers, Jamaican patties are also available in other flavors such as chicken (curry flavor and jerk flavor) and vegetable. These are gaining strong recognition and momentum among the consumers. Jamaican patties are one of the island's most popular creation and have now become just as popular and famous internationally as some of the Jamaica's other known exports: reggae music, white rum, and Red Stripe beer.

Patties can be prepared by either baking (as is the custom in the English speaking Caribbean islands) or deep frying (as is the custom in the Spanish speaking Caribbean islands and Latin America).

As an entrée, Jamaican patties are quite versatile in its applications. For example:

(a) It can be served as a snack
(b) It can be served on a roll (coco bread) with cheese as a light lunch
(c) iI can be served as a main meal with french fries and green vegetables

If you are seeking to add diversity and exotic taste to your menu, try our delicious beef, chicken or vegetable patties. They will wake up your taste buds and have you coming back for more.

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