Ingredient appreciation — what makes Patty special

What sets Patty apart is the handling of thyme. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich and coconut-sweet result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Jamaican jerk cooking traces to the Maroon communities who preserved meat with allspice and chilli. The a family Sunday dinner atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had sorrel drink as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Patty is the place to start.