Jamaican Plantain Tart Recipe

Jamaican patties are not the only popular pastry on the island. Have you tried Jamaican Plantain Tart?

INGREDIENTS FOR PASTRY:

• 2 lb flour
• 3 ½  ounces shortening
• ½  teaspoon salt
• ice water

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METHOD:

1. Put flour into cold basin.
2. Add salt & mix .
3. Cut shortening into small parts .
4. Add to flour .
5. Rub shortening & flour until the mixture is like fine crumbs .
6. Bind the flour mixture by using a tablespoon & cold water to make a stiff paste .
7. Mix with a baking knife & then shape pastry into a ball .
8. Roll out the pastry with a rolling pin then cut into round shapes
9. Bake the patties on an ungreased baking sheet for 30 to 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING:

• 2 crushed well riped plantains
• ½  cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• ½  teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Red food coloring (optional)

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METHOD:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a pot. Add ½ teaspoon red food coloring.
2. Turn fire on low heat
3. Cook for 2 min
4. When cool use as fill for pastry