Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)
Festival
Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling) from Jamaica.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted. Native name preserved: Festival.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 6 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 26 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling) is listed as side from Jamaica. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
8 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Wheat flour355 ml
- Cornmeal118 ml
- Sugar89 ml
- Baking powder9.9 ml
- Vanilla4.9 ml
- Salt2½ ml
- Milk177 ml
- Oilto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Then use your hands to lightly form the mixture into a ball. Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into long oval shapes.
Step 4
Make about 12 dumplings. Once the oil has reached the temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, fry the dough on all sides, until golden brown.
Step 5
This should take about 4-6 minutes. Remove dough and drain off any excess grease.
6 min
Step 6
Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 309 kcal
- Protein
- 7.2 g
- Carbs
- 61 g
- Fat
- 3.5 g
- Saturated fat
- 1.3 g
- Fibre
- 1.8 g
- Sugar
- 22.4 g
- Sodium
- 276 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Wheat
- Milk
- Vegetarian
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 10 November.
Substitutions
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling) take?
26 min all in — 20 min prep, 6 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
How much sugar?
6 tbsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.