Festival (Jamaican Fried Cornmeal Dumplings)

Name: Festival (Jamaican Fried Cornmeal Dumplings)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 16 large festival (4-ounce pieces)
Ingredients: 2 pounds (907g) all-purpose flour (about 7 cups), plus more for dusting; 12 ounces (340g) cornmeal (about 1 1/2 cups); 6 tablespoons brown sugar (2 1/2 ounces; 70g); 3 tablespoons baking powder (1 1/4 ounces; 35g); 4 teaspoons (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces; 113g), melted; 1 tablespoon (15ml) vanilla extract, optional; 2 quarts (1.9L) canola or other neutral oil, for frying

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

1h 15m

This Jamaican Festival recipe creates delicious fried cornmeal dumplings. Made with all-purpose flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, and vanilla extract, these dumplings are fried to perfection in canola oil. Great for a snack or side dish, with a crispy, golden brown exterior and a soft, flavorful interior.

Jamaican Festival Recipe

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(Servings: 16 large festival (4-ounce pieces))

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2 pounds (907g) all-purpose flour (about 7 cups), plus more for dusting

12 ounces (340g) cornmeal (about 1 1/2 cups)

6 tablespoons brown sugar (2 1/2 ounces; 70g)

3 tablespoons baking powder (1 1/4 ounces; 35g)

4 teaspoons (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces; 113g), melted

1 tablespoon (15ml) vanilla extract, optional

2 quarts (1.9L) canola or other neutral oil, for frying

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

977kcal

48%
Fat

29g

1%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

161g

8%
Fiber

7g

0%
Sugar

7g

0%
Protein

14g

0%
Cholesterol

7mg

0%
Sodium

977mg

48%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Festival (Jamaican Fried Cornmeal Dumplings)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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