Jamaican Festival Dumplings
Sweet and savory fried dumplings that are a popular side dish in Jamaica, often served with jerk chicken or fried fish. They have a slightly sweet flavor from sugar and a hint of spice from nutmeg.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cup Milk(approximately, or as needed)
- 3 cups Vegetable oil(for frying)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- 2
Gradually add the milk to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 3
Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into oval or log shapes, about 3-4 inches long.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Carefully add the shaped dumplings to the hot oil, a few at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Remove the fried dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve warm as a side dish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The dough should be soft but manageable. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour; if too dry, add a touch more milk.
- ✓Maintain a consistent oil temperature for even cooking and to prevent the dumplings from becoming greasy.
- ✓These are best served fresh, but can be reheated in an oven or air fryer.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough for extra warmth.
- For a slightly different texture, you can add a tablespoon of cornmeal to the dry ingredients.