Patty as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Patty is absolutely in that category. The smoky from the jerk pit quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. coconut milk does work that no substitute can replicate.

Jamaican jerk cooking traces to the Maroon communities who preserved meat with allspice and chilli. There's something about the a Kingston jerk pit context that reinforces the comfort effect. ginger beer alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.