Jamaican Festival
Long, lightly sweet cornmeal dumplings, fried until crisp outside and soft inside. A classic with jerk.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.19 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- 2
Stir the vanilla into the warm water. Add to the bowl and mix to a soft dough, adding a splash more water if it feels dry.
- 3
Knead for 2 minutes, cover and rest for 20 minutes.
20 min - 4
Divide into 10 pieces. Roll each into a finger shape about 12 cm long.
- 5
Heat the oil in a deep pan over a medium heat. Fry the festivals in batches for 4 minutes, turning, until deep golden.
4 min - 6
Drain on kitchen paper. Eat them warm.
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