Best 6 Jamaican Fried Dough Festival Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant shores of Jamaica, where the irresistible aroma of fried dough festivals fills the air. These golden-brown treats, also known as 'festivals' or 'ackee', are a staple in Jamaican cuisine, captivating taste buds with their unique blend of savory and sweet flavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating authentic Jamaican fried dough festivals, ensuring a delightful and unforgettable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAMAICAN FRIED DOUGH FESTIVAL RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-25087

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cold water, enough to make a stiff dough
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • To make this festival recipe, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add just enough cold water to make a stiff dough. 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. Pour enough oil into a skillet to reach about 1 inch deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Carefully slide a few of the dumplings into the oil and fry, turning as necessary, until golden brown on each side, adjusting the heat if necessary, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining fritters. Eat 'em hot.

JAMAICAN FESTIVAL (SWEET DUMPLING) RECIPE



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This Jamaican Festival recipe is a homemade version of the popular Jamaican snack. Made with a few simple ingredients, this delicious fried sweet dough is the perfect side dish for your favorite Jamaican recipes.

Provided by Tanya

Categories     Side Dish

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup fine cornmeal
6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup milk (a little less or more may be needed, see notes)
Oil for deep frying*

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Add the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • 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.
  • Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into long oval shapes. Make about 12 dumplings.
  • 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.
  • Remove dough and drain off any excess grease. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

JAMAICAN FRIED DUMPLINGS



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Flat fried buttery dough usually served with cod fish in Jamaica, as a big weekend breakfast, slightly different from the American dumplings.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup butter
½ cup cold water
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Rub in the butter until it is in pieces no larger than peas. Mix in water 1 tablespoon at a time just until the mixture is wet enough to form into a ball. The dough should be a firm consistency. Knead briefly.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until hot. Break off pieces of the dough and shape into a patty - kind of like a flat biscuit. Place just enough of the dumplings in the pan so they are not crowded. Fry on each side until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 855.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

FESTIVAL



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According to Helen Willinsky, author of "Jerk From Jamaica: Barbecue Caribbean Style" (Ten Speed Press, 2007), festival is a relatively new entry into the Jamaican culinary canon, "but it is already a must." A cousin of cornbread and hush puppies, festival is a fluffy yet crisp cornmeal-based fritter that is often seasoned with nutmeg or vanilla, then shaped into "fingers" or long buns and fried. (To make them vegan, substitute an equal quantity of full-fat coconut milk or the whole milk.) A touch of nutmeg adds warmth, and salt balances and enhances the sweetness of the corn. Serve festival with jerk chicken, ribs or fish.

Provided by Daniela Galarza

Categories     dinner, finger foods, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/170 grams yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk, evaporated milk or coconut milk
3 to 4 cups vegetable or peanut oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees. Line a sheet tray with paper towels and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, baking soda and nutmeg. With a wooden spoon or your hands, mix in just enough milk to create a soft dough, about the same texture of Play-Doh. (The amount you need will depend on the humidity of your kitchen, and the amount of moisture in your flour and cornmeal.)
  • In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat oil to 365 degrees. While oil heats, using a bench scraper or butter knife, divide dough into 10 pieces. Roll each between your hands or on your counter into cylinders about 3 to 4 inches long and 1 inch thick. (Avoid overworking the dough or the festival may be tough.)
  • Fry 4 or 5 festival at a time, flipping them after 1 minute, until golden brown on the outside, about 2 minutes total. (Oil temperature will lower once you add festival; they fry best around 330 to 340 degrees. If festival appear to be browning too quickly, lower your burner.) Using a wire spider or slotted spoon, remove festival from oil and transfer to paper towel-lined baking sheet. Cut into one to ensure the inside is cooked all the way through; it should not look wet. If it is not fully cooked, cook each fritter 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. Transfer to oven to keep warm. Fry remaining festival. Serve hot.

FESTIVALS (JAMAICAN FRY BREAD)



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These are generally served with jerk chicken or pork. The dough can also be braided. From the Barbecue Bible.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 14m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
3/4 cup evaporated milk (or more)
2 cups oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cut in butter until mixture feels crumbly, like sand. You can also mix the ingredients in a food processor.
  • Add just enough evaporated milk to make a stiff but pliable dough. Stir just enough to mix.
  • Pinch off walnut-sized pieces of dough and roll them between your palms to make long, thin ropes, about 10 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. There should be about 24.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When oil has reached 350°, gently lower the festivals into the oil. Fry, turning with a slotted spoon, until golden brown on both sides, 2-4 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

JAMAICAN FESTIVAL FRIED DUMPLINGS



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We had these in Jamaica and they were served with spicy foods (to cool them down). My son wanted them for breakfast since they are slightly sweet. We loved them. I found this recipe at Jamaicans.com and made it with a spicy Jamaican Jerk meatloaf recipe. You tone down the sweetness by cutting down on the sugar.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup water
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and cornmeal and combine.
  • Add the sugar and stir.
  • Add the vanilla to the water, and then add the mixture to the dry ingredients, binding to form a soft dough.
  • Knead lightly.
  • Leave covered for about 1/2 an hour. Divide the dough into eight portions.
  • Flour hands.
  • Knead lightly, then roll and pull each portion to form a 6 inch x 1 1/2 inch length, about 1/8 in thick. You can make shorter ones too.
  • Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Driain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.3, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 366.6, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 10.2, Protein 5.3

Tips:

  • For a crispier exterior, fry the dough at a higher temperature for a shorter amount of time.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make the dough ahead of time, mix all of the ingredients together and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. When you're ready to fry the dough, bring it to room temperature for 30 minutes before frying.
  • Serve the fried dough with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

Jamaican fried dough, also known as festival, is a delicious and versatile snack or side dish that can be enjoyed on any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer it sweet or savory, crispy or soft, there is a festival recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give Jamaican fried dough a try. You won't be disappointed!

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