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

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.

Questions

Can I make Festival Fried Dumplings gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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 long does Festival Fried Dumplings keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Festival Fried Dumplings?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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