Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumplings)
Sweet Jamaican fried dumplings made with flour, cornmeal, sugar, and vanilla, with a crisp golden exterior and tender center.
- 26 min
- 280 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Jamaican
- Side dish
Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.
Ingredients
For 6 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot with at least 3 inches of oil, or use a deep fryer. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 350°F.
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Step 2:
Add the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.
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Step 3:
Add the vanilla extract and milk, and stir until the dough comes together.
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Step 4:
Use your hands to lightly form the mixture into a ball.
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Step 5:
Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into long oval shapes.
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Step 6:
Make about 12 dumplings.
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Step 7:
Once the oil reaches 350°F, fry the dough on all sides until golden brown, about 4–6 minutes.
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Step 8:
Remove the dumplings and drain off any excess grease.
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Step 9:
Serve and enjoy.
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