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Jamaican Festival Dumplings

Cultural Context

Festival dumplings are a popular Jamaican street food, often served alongside fried fish or jerk chicken. They are a staple at celebrations and gatherings, embodying the vibrant flavors of Jamaican cuisine. The dish reflects the island's African heritage and is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

JamaicanJMside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
a pinch of cinnamon powder
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
butter
cooking oil

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Natural sweetener.

1

Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour to a bowl.

2

Add 1/2 cup of cornmeal, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of cinnamon powder, and 1/4 cup of sugar to the bowl.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence to 1 cup of water and mix together.

4

Add the water mixture to the dry ingredients and knead until a sticky dough forms.

5

Cover the dough and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

6

After 45 minutes, dust hands with flour and shape the dough into oblong dumplings.

7

Heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

8

Fry the dumplings for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.

9

Remove the dumplings and drain on grease paper or napkin.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying pangrease paper or napkin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

FestivalFestival Dumplings

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