a truly vegetarian Jamaican patty.

[fishnetstars]

hi!
I am having a hard time finding a supplier for a vegetarian patty. Most companies supply vegetarian patties, but the dirty secret is that there is beef paste [ suet ] in the crust.

Does anyone know a company that makes patties that are entirely vegetarian?

Thanks!

[ChalkBoy]

Lick's

[thora]

You mean a "Jamaican" patty, right? i.e. one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaican...

[Pincus]

Good question.

Quick search turns up this site: http://www.tasteoflife.biz/pg2.asp

With minimal info, looks like you're going to have to dig around some.

[jeffs101]

The patties from tasteoflife were very good. They used to have a place in Kensington Market but they haven't been there in a while.

Places like Planet Organic and The Big Carror sell frozen vegan patties.

[piccola]

Ack! So glad I read this before eating a "veg" patty. Surely someplace serves a suet-free version...

[wontonfm]

you'll have luck at a rastafarian spot since they are vegan (i believe). there is a spot on Eglinton betwen Dufferin and Oakwood on the north side of the street. It might be by Northcliffe.

WON
http://whatsonmyplate.wordpress.com

[billfrist]

I'm looking for the same thing. I emailed taste of life to see if their patties were sold in stores, but I never got a reply and after hearing that they weren't very good... screw it.
I'll try the Rastafarian place, but The Big Carrot and Planet Organic are pretty far from me and I want to know if their patties are good before I go all the way out there. Has anyone had them?

[Pincus]

This thread has me craving some patties, I think I will drop into The Big Carrot this weekend and report back on my experiences.

[absurdistan]

Not sure but perhaps ask at One Love. They serve vegetarian Jamaican food.

One Love Vegetarian
854 Bathurst St Toronto, ON
416-533-5683

[missnomer]

One Love is really great and vegan to boot. I've never noticed pattys though.

Totally off-topic, but their soup is fantastic and vegan cupcakes/muffins are to die for.

[billfrist]

They're amazing. I've asked them about patties, and the last time I was there they told me they were still looking for a good supplier/recipe.

[shelleypascual]

Island Foods has some decent vegetarian patties from what I can remember. You may want to call them in advance if you plan on making a large order. Or ask 'em who their supplier is? And if their patties don't have that beef paste in 'em that you're worried about.

http://www.island-foods.com/index.htm

[maple99]

I noticed that the Noah's store on Yonge btwn Bloor and Wellesley has quite a few flavours of vegan patties, from a supplier called Vegehut. I have not tried them or know if they are in a Jamaican style or not.

[Pincus]

Went to The Big Carrot last weekend and they no longer sell any vegan/vegetarian Jamaican patties.

[tastelife]

@ Pincus

Big Carrot now have our patties again and you can find them in the freezer in individually wrapped singles with a label. You can call us at 905-593-3173/4 or for info you can message me @ 647-999-0828 or [e-mail] Thanks for the encouraging responses! : )

[CeeJ]

The Sweet Potato in the Junction carries Vege Hut patties (not Jamaican style - but the bonus is they're spelt flour) - vegetarian and vegan options - very tasty indeed.

They also just brought in frozen Taste of Life patties which are delicious - I can't attest to the authenticity of a Jamaican patty - but I tried these at the Green Living show - and yum. Totally vegan and totally awesome.