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 45m

Cook 30m

Total 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

Recipe Jamaican Festival

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Ingredients

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

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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