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Festival
Jamaica
Festival is the classic partner to Jamaican escovitch fish, its sweetness balancing the fish's sharp, spicy pickle.
Sweet, slightly spiced Jamaican fried dumplings, crisp outside and fluffy within — the classic accompaniment to fried fish at beachside stalls.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
455 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300gcornmeal
150gflour
2 tbspsugar
1 tspbaking powder
200mlcoconut milk or water
oilfor deep frying
Method
1
Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar and baking powder together.
2
Add coconut milk gradually to form a soft, workable dough.
3
Shape into small elongated fingers.
4
Deep fry at medium heat until deeply golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Chef's Tip
Fry at a moderate rather than high heat so the inside cooks fully before the outside browns too much.
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