11 Delicious Sides to Serve with Jamaican Beef Patties

You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re wondering what to serve with your Jamaican beef patties.

In this essay, I’ll discuss 11 of the most popular Jamaican beef patties side dishes.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

Jamaican rice and peas, plantain chips, jerk chicken wings, or crinkle-cut fries go well with Jamaican beef patties. For a healthy alternative, try radish and apple coleslaw or a fresh green salad. Try tamarind chutney or spicy sauce as a dip.

Ready?Lets jump right in.

Jamaican rice and peas

Serve your Jamaican dinner with typical Jamaican rice and peas to keep the tropical flavor going.

It’s seasoned with jerk sauce and laced with coconut milk to make it all come together.

And, sure, scotch bonnets are included in the recipe, but as long as you don’t chop them, they won’t contribute too much heat (the most of the heat comes from the seeds).

Canned or dried kidney beans both work.

Plantain chips

Plantain chips are crispy, sweet, salty, and tasty, plus they’re gluten-free.

They complement the Jamaican beef patties since they are both well-known Jamaican dishes.

You could use store-bought plantain chips, but I prefer fresh.

Want to try them homemade?

Follow this recipe for plantain chips at home; it’s incredibly simple and done in 20 minutes.

Cabbage radish and apple coleslaw

Coleslaw is a popular side dish that may be made in a variety of ways.

A traditional creamy coleslaw would complement Jamaican burgers, but this cabbage, radish, and apple coleslaw elevates the meal.

The radish lends bite and tartness, while the apple offers sweetness. The entire process will make your patties look fantastic.

With a vinegar-based dressing, Blackberry Babe keeps things light.

Tossed green salad

Sometimes you just want something fast and simple (particularly if you’ve left things till the last minute).

And this tossed green salad is just that.

It’s light, summery, and refreshing. And it just takes 10 minutes to assemble.

Don’t forget about the dressing for this tossed green salad; it’s what puts everything together.

Tamarind chutney

Traditional Jamaican beef patties are eaten simply, with no sauce.

If the thought of presenting a beef patty without a sauce offends you, try this tart, sweet tamarind chutney.

The tastes will complement the spicy, flavorful meat patties well.

This homemade tamarind chutney will be slathered on everything you eat.

Jerk sauce, hot sauce dip, and Thai sweet chili dip are some more dip alternatives.

Roasted green vegetables

Jamaican patties are high in protein and carbohydrates. Only a side of vegetables is lacking.

And my favorite method to serve veggies is with a tasty roasted medley.

Green beans, broccoli, and brussel sprouts are among the vegetables used in this roasted vegetable dish.

But any vegetables you have lying around will do.

Toss them with balsamic vinegar for a tart explosion of flavor, bake them for 20 minutes, and you’ll have a great side in 20 minutes.

Mexican street corn salad

Up for a slight culinary adventure?

With this street corn salad, you may combine Mexican and Jamaican flavors.

First, you need to char the corn to get the signature smoky flavor, then mix it with avocado, red onion, and some fresh lime juice.

The colourful salad will look fantastic next to your patties, and the sweet and sour tastes will contrast well with the meaty patties.

Crinkle-cut fries

Do you know why crinkle-cut fries always taste better than regular fries?

It’s because the crinkles provide more surface area for the seasoning to adhere to, resulting in greater taste!

To prepare these handmade crinkle-cut fries, you’ll need a crinkle-cutter, but it’s a good investment.

Ice-cold beer

If you wish to stick to tradition, Jamaican beef patties are often eaten alone, with just a drink for company.

The drink must be ice-cold to be delightful and refreshing, but there are no restrictions on the beer you choose.

Red stripe is a popular option.

If beer isn’t your thing, try a chilled fruit drink instead. Orange soda is my preference.

Empanadas 

Another cross-culture suggestion is empanadas.

These are similar to beef patties in concept, but you can stuff them with almost anything.

These empanadas are filled with shrimp, but other filling options include spicy beans, shredded chicken, or beef.

If you’re serving the patties during a party, empanadas make an excellent finger snack.

Jerk chicken wings

When would anybody say no to a chicken wing (especially one with Jerk seasoning)?

You may serve them as an appetizer to whet people’s appetites for the famed patties, or as a side dish to increase the meatiness of the dinner.

Use this recipe from aheadofthyme to make your own jerk seasoning.

The best side dishes for Jamaican beef patties

• Jamaican rice and peas
• Plantain chips
• Cabbage radish and apple coleslaw
• Tossed green salad
• Tamarind chutney
• Roasted green vegetables
• Mexican street corn salad
• Crinkle-cut fries
• Ice-cold beer
• Empanadas
• Jerk chicken wings