JamaicanSide dish
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.
33 minServes 4
Method
6 steps · 33 min total
- 01
Heat the Oil
Pour at least 3 inches of oil into a heavy-bottomed pot, or use a deep fryer if you have one. Set the heat to medium and warm the oil until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit. - 02
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
