Jamaican Festival Recipe | Easy Recipe | Episode 215

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a distinct flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor and is a traditional choice.

Add almond extract and vanilla extract to the milk and mix.

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and sugar.

Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Knead the dough until it's not too sticky and not too wet.

Shape the dough into dumpling-like forms, making sure they are not too thick.

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Test the oil with a small piece of dough to ensure it's not too hot.

Fry the shaped dough in the oil until golden brown, flipping as necessary.

Remove the festivals from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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