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Jamaican patty

A Jamaican patty is a yummy food that looks like a little package but is actually a pastry that is filled with spicy meat or vegetable filling inside. It is a traditional food from Jamaica, a beautiful island in the Caribbean Sea. The pastry on the outside is made of flour, butter, and water, and is crimped around the edges to seal the filling inside.

The filling can be made with chicken, beef, lamb, or vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and sometimes beans. It is cooked with spices like hot pepper, thyme, and other secret ingredients that make it taste very good. You can find Jamaican patties in many places around the world, but they are especially popular in Jamaica and among people who love Caribbean flavors.
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