Festival Fried Dumplings

Name: Festival Fried Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2/3 cup cold water; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Jamaican festival dumplings are lightly sweet, slightly crispy fried cornmeal fritters that make the perfect side for jerk chicken or fish escovitch.

35 minEasyServes 4250 cal/serving

JamaicanSideStovetopVegetarianEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup cold water
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2

Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to 2/3 cup cold water, then pour into the flour mixture. Stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add water one tablespoon at a time if needed.
3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 4 to 5 times until smooth. Divide into 8 equal pieces and roll each into an oval or log shape about 4 inches long.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F. The oil is ready when a small piece of dough sizzles immediately on contact.
5

Fry the dumplings in batches, turning occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes until deep golden brown all over. Do not crowd the pan.
6

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

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Questions

What is Festival Fried Dumplings?

Jamaican festival dumplings are lightly sweet, slightly crispy fried cornmeal fritters that make the perfect side for jerk chicken or fish escovitch. This reference files it under Jamaican side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Festival Fried Dumplings?

For Festival Fried Dumplings, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Is there a substitute for baking powder in Festival Fried Dumplings?

The entry for Festival Fried Dumplings calls for 1 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Can I make Festival Fried Dumplings gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Festival Fried Dumplings is 1.5 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Festival Fried Dumplings?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 250 calories, with 4 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 140 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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