Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 8
Dough
Frying
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; heavy frying pan; spatula; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Mix · About 15 min
- Combine 250 g plain flour, 100 g cornmeal, 50 g sugar, 8 g baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 180 ml water, 1 tsp vanilla extract into a soft dough without overworking; rest 15 minutes.
Shape · About 7 min
- Divide into 16 short tapered logs.
Fry · About 6 min
- Heat 1000 ml neutral oil to 170°C / 340°F; fry in batches 5–6 minutes, turning, until golden and cooked through. Drain.
Check: Look for this result: golden and cooked through.
Tips
- Keep the dough logs narrow so their centres cook evenly.
- Judge Jamaican Festival by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Jamaican Festival takes to cook.
Substitutions
- In Jamaican Festival, replace water for a richer dough with milk.
Storage
- Get perishable Jamaican Festival into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Jamaican Festival within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Jamaican Festival to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Jamaican Festival is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Jamaican Festival one day ahead. For Jamaican Festival, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Jamaican Festival on the day of serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Jamaican Festival?
Keep the dough logs narrow so their centres cook evenly.
What can I substitute in Jamaican Festival?
In Jamaican Festival, replace water for a richer dough with milk.
Can I prepare Jamaican Festival ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Jamaican Festival one day ahead. For Jamaican Festival, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Jamaican Festival on the day of serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
