Jamaican Fried Dough | Festival
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4.6
Jamaican Fried Dough | Festival
Description
Festival dough combines cornmeal and all-purpose flour with baking powder, sugar, and salt to create a firm dough that is kneaded briefly and shaped into small, tapered cylinders resembling cigars. The dough’s stiffness ensures it fries up with a firm, crisp exterior and a soft interior. The shaped dough pieces are deep fried in hot oil at about 350°F until all sides turn golden brown, typically around 8 minutes, turning as necessary. The finished fried dough is drained on paper towels and served hot. The slight sweetness from sugar balances the savory fried flavor and makes Festival a popular accompaniment to dishes such as fried fish or jerk chicken. Its texture is crisp on the outside and tender inside, offering a satisfying bite.
Festival can be enjoyed as a side dish or snack, best eaten fresh to appreciate its crispy texture. Its firm shape makes it handy for dipping or eating alongside saucy dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus more for the work surface
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 to 1 cup water cold
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add 3/4 cup water and mix the dough. You should have a stiff dough. If the dough is dry, continue adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time just until the dough comes together stiffly.
- Flour your hands well and knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for just a minute or so. Divide the dough into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a small cigar or sausage shape that's somewhat tapered at the ends.
- Pour enough oil into a skillet to reach about 1 inch deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 350°F | 176°C).
- Carefully slide a few of the dumplings into the oil, being careful not to crowd the skillet. Fry, turning as necessary, until golden brown on each side, adjusting the heat if necessary, about 8 minutes total. Move them to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining fritters. Eat 'em hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fritter | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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