
Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)
A classic Jamaican side from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Origin
Categorized as Jamaican Side in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-festival-recipe/#recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cupsAll purpose flour
- 1/2 cupCornmeal
- 6 tablespoonsSugar
- 2 tspBaking Powder
- 1 tspVanilla Extract
- 1/2 tspSalt
- 3/4 cupMilk
- For fryingOil
Instructions
- 01
Heat a heavy bottom pot of oil that has at least 3 inches of oil in it or use a deep fryer if you have one. Turn the heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 02
Add the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- 03
Add the vanilla extract and milk and stir until the dough comes together. Then use your hands to lightly form the mixture into a ball.
- 04
Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into long oval shapes. Make about 12 dumplings.
- 05
Once the oil has reached the temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, fry the dough on all sides, until golden brown. This should take about 4-6 minutes.
- 06
Remove dough and drain off any excess grease. Serve and enjoy.





