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Jamaican Festival
A lightly sweet Jamaican fried dough made with cornmeal, wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and warm water.
Medium⏱️ 44 min📖 1 min readServes 6~280 kcal🇯🇲 Jamaican🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 16 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 44 min- Prep18 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the dough
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Wheat flour
- 0.7 cup(~140 ml) Cornmeal
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1.5 tsp(~7.5 ml) Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Warm water
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the wheat flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Add the warm water gradually and knead a soft dough.
- 3
Cover the dough and rest it for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 4
Divide the dough into 12 pieces and shape each piece into a short stick.
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C and place the dough pieces in the pan with space between them.
- 6
Fry the festivals for 6-7 minutes, turning, until golden.
7 min07:00 - 7
Transfer to paper towels, rest for 3 minutes, and serve hot.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Do not knead the dough too stiff; a texture that lightly sticks to the hand is enough for the festival to stay bread-soft inside.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve festivals hot as a snack with optional spicy fish, yogurt dip, or lemony chicken.
Nutrition (per serving)
~280
kcal calories
5
g protein
45
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 64%Fat 29%
4.2g
Sugar
1g
Fiber
328.1mg
Sodium
9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Jamaican Festival make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Jamaican Festival take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 16 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 44 minutes in total.Is Jamaican Festival difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Jamaican Festival have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 45g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Jamaican Festival contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Jamaican Festival belong to?
This recipe belongs to Jamaican cuisine.How many ingredients does Jamaican Festival need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Jamaican Festival filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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