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Haitian patty

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Haitian patty
Alternative namesPâté Ayisyen
TypePastry, Turnover
Place of originHaiti
Main ingredientsPuff pastry, savoury filling

A Haitian patty (French: pâté haïtien, Haitian Creole: pate ayisyen) is a puff pastry commonly filled with beef, fish or chicken seasoned with epis.[1] They are widely available in American cities with significant Haitian diaspora communities, including Brooklyn, New York; Miami, Florida; and Boston, Massachusetts.

Variations

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The stuffing of the Haitian patty may be prepared with ingredients (which can be finely chopped or ground),[2] such as beef, chicken,[3] griot (marinated pork shoulder), salted cod,[4][5] smoked herring (often finely chopped), vegetable mix, and lambi (conch).[6]

Pate kòde

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Pate kòde

Pate kòde (bunched patty) or pate chodyè (pot patty) is the street-food (fritay) version of the Haitian patty (Pâté Ayisyen). It is commonly served in a form of an empanada and is deep fried.[7] The traditional stuffings used in the preparation of the Pate Kòde include diced meat accompanied with sautéed onions and green bell peppers, boiled eggs, pikliz, and shredded cabbage.[8][9]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Yurnet-Thomas, Mirta; Moskowitz, Jay H. (August 2003). A Taste of Haiti. ISBN 9780781809986. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
  2. ↑ Rey, Terry (2016). Crossing the Water and Keeping the Faith: Haitian Religion in Miami. New York: New York University Press. p. 64. ISBN 9781479802678.
  3. ↑ Mirlene (2024-05-01). "Homemade Haitian Patties (Haitian Pate)". Savory Thoughts. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  4. ↑ Mireille, Chef (6 February 2014). "Haitian Pate – Salt Cod Patties – Global Kitchen Travels".
  5. ↑ Staff, Eater (17 August 2016). "Six Haitian Staples and Specialities to Try | MOFAD City". Eater.com.
  6. ↑ Louis, Bertin (1 January 2010). "Haitian Americans". Encyclopedia of Multicultural America: 22.
  7. ↑ "The Magic of Haitian Street Food: Pate, Kode & More". www.haitianfoods.org. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  8. ↑ Mirlene (2021-02-09). "Pate Kode". Savory Thoughts. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  9. ↑ "The Magic of Haitian Street Food: Pate, Kode & More". www.haitianfoods.org. Retrieved 2025-07-17.