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Patty's singular seasoning

Patty's singular seasoning

Give your palate a treat with the exquisite selection of delicious dishes and the best flavor of Bocas del Toro, where the quality of their culture of service and customs are stand-out.

The best dishes on Bocas del Toro are made from a special selection of seafood and other meats, like the Patty, which is an empanada pie stuffed with meat and seasoned with a unique flavor. This seasoning is familiar to the thousands of locals who eat it daily, and by the visitors to Bocas del Toro who have the opportunity to sample this meal.

Recipe: Grilled Patty Empanadas

Ingredients

4 cups flour

1/2 lb. butter

4 Tbsp. achiote

½ cup water

1 lb. ground beef

1 cup stale bread crumbs

1 large onion

Preparation

Mix the flour, salt, butter and water to form a dough, and let rest for a few minutes. Meanwhile, cook the meat with onions, stale bread, achiote and spices to taste in a pot. Once the meat is cooked, grind it. Tear off small pieces of the dough and roll them out until thin. Scoop the meat mixture onto the dough, and once filled, seal the edges with a fork to form the shape of an empanada pie. Bake until golden and ready to serve.

Bon appétit!


           
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