Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)

Jamaican Festival refers to these sweet, fried cornmeal dumplings. They're lightly sweetened with sugar and a hint of vanilla, then fried until golden brown and puffed. The cornmeal gives them a slightly coarser texture than regular flour dumplings, and they're often served alongside savory dishes like escovitch fish or jerk chicken. This recipe comes together quickly, with the dough needing only a few minutes to mix before shaping and frying.