Pate Kode Recipe: Crispy Haitian Street Snack
Try this Pate Kode Recipe for golden, crispy Haitian patties filled with simple, tasty ingredients. Great for snacks or meals.
Ingredients
For The Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¾ cup warm water
For The Filling
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup green onion chopped
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup water
For Frying
- 2 –3 cups frying oil
Instructions
Step 1: Make The Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add vegetable oil and warm water.
- Mix with a spoon until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a cutting board for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare The Filling
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic, bell pepper, and green onion. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add cabbage, seasoning, and salt.
- Pour in water and cook until soft and dry.
- Stir in parsley and let the filling cool.
Step 3: Shape The Patties
- Divide dough into small balls.
- Roll each into a thin circle using a rolling pin.
- Place a spoon of filling in the center.
- Fold in half and press edges with a fork to seal.
Step 4: Fry The Pate Kode
- Heat frying oil in a deep skillet.
- Fry patties in batches until golden brown.
- Flip halfway for even color.
- Remove and place on paper towels.
- If you enjoy crispy stuffed snacks like this, you might also like my Alabama Hot Pockets Recipe, which uses a similar frying method with a different filling twist.