Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 474kcal 23%
Fat 20g 30%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Carbohydrates 65g 21%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Cholesterol 14mg 4%
Sodium 480mg 20%

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

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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.