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Jamaican Fried Dough | Festival

They’re also known as Jamaican fried dumplings, fried dough, cornbread fritters, or fried cornbread. In Jamaica, they’re simply known as festival. They’re best eaten right after it’s made, while still hot.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 134 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Caribbean

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 cold water
  • oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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

Serving 1fritter Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 133mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134

% 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.