Haitian Pie (Pâté)
Flaky, golden Haitian patties filled with spiced beef, herring, or chicken — the ultimate handheld street food from Haiti.
Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min
Makes
12 patties
Why you'll love this recipe
Haitian pâté are the flaky, golden patties sold on every corner in Haiti — buttery pastry wrapped around a richly spiced filling. This recipe gives you the shatteringly crisp crust and the deeply seasoned beef that make them irresistible.
The secret is the epis
Every great Haitian dish starts with epis. Make a batch ahead and keep it in the fridge — it's the flavor backbone of this filling.
Haitian Pie (Pâté)
60 min · 12 patties
Ingredients
Servings
12 patties
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup ice water
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Haitian epis
- 1 egg, beaten (for wash)
Instructions
- Make the dough. Cut cold butter into flour and salt until crumbly, add ice water, and form a dough. Chill 30 minutes.
- Cook the filling. Brown the ground beef with epis until fragrant and fully cooked. Cool.
- Assemble. Roll dough thin, cut into squares, add filling, fold, and seal the edges with a fork.
- Bake. Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until deep golden.
Nutrition (per serving)
240
Calories
9g
Protein
22g
Carbs
14g
Fat
Frequently asked questions
- What is Haitian epis?
- Epis is a Haitian green seasoning base of blended peppers, garlic, herbs, and citrus used in nearly every savory Haitian dish.
- What fillings can I use?
- Spiced ground beef is classic, but smoked herring, chicken, salt cod, or cheese all work beautifully.