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Created By: Shanice Brown<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen Tools: Knives Set<\/strong><\/a>, Utensil Set <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a quick snack or better yet a great side for your main course. Our Jamaican festival recipe is quick, easy and I am confident you will enjoy. If you checked our Escovitch recipe<\/strong><\/a> on KaribeTV<\/strong><\/a>, then you know it was a must have to include this festival recipe. Festival is a great compliment for any dish and it is a great display of Karibbean cooking<\/strong><\/a> of deep-fried bread. Before we dive into the guts of this sweet festival, we do not want you to confuse this recipe with fried dumplings<\/strong><\/a>. I will discuss the difference between fried dumpling and festival later, but I wanted to clarify before you went any further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are festivals? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Festivals is a popular Jamaican dish, which is deep fried bread with a moderate sweet taste. It is commonly served as a side dish or may be viewed as an appetizer for the main course. So, the next time you have a party, fete, or festival, please include our Jamaican festival recipe for everyone to snack on! ? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between fried dumpling and festival…. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fried dumpling<\/strong><\/a> and festival commonly get mistaken as the same due to the appearance but there is a difference. Festival has more of sweet taste due to the use of cornmeal and sugar. Honestly it is a pet peeve of mine when someone calls festivals, dumpling. I would argue this has caused the confusion between both recipes. Give both recipes a try and let us know which you prefer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweet Festival <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What I love most about festival is the sweet taste. Normally when I eat anything sweet, it involves candy or something unhealthy, like alcohol mixed in our rum cake<\/a><\/strong>. Now you and I can enjoy the pleasures of sweet festival without feeling guilty. ? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festival Recipe <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that I have provided some insight on our Jamaican Festival Recipe, give it a try. If you have your own spin of the recipe, please provide your input in the comments below.  For example, your preference of sweeteners or substitutes, by all means please share because I would love to review alternatives. Do not forget to tag @karibecompany<\/strong><\/a> so we can review your creation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deep fried bread with a touch of sweetness is a must have in your recipe book. Jump to the recipe and thank us later once you fill your tummy.  If you enjoyed this recipe, but would like a recipe slightly healthier, then our Nigerian meat pie<\/a><\/strong> will be best for you. Instead of fried bread, baked dough mixed with vegetables and meat will be a delight for you.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Equipment
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  • Knives Set<\/div><\/li>
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    Ingredients
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    • 2<\/span> Cups<\/span> All Purpose Flour<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> Cup<\/span> Fine yellow cornmeal<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> Salt<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tbsp<\/span> Butter (optional)<\/span><\/li>
    • 1\u00bd-2<\/span> tbsp<\/span> Brown sugar<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tbsp<\/span> Baking powder<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> Cup<\/span> Water<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> Medium overripe Plantain<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bc<\/span> Cup<\/span> Milk<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> Oil<\/span><\/li>
    • Cooking oil for frying<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

      Instructions
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      • To a blender add \u00bd of a medium plantain and water. This should yield 1 \u00bc cup of puree.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, butter, salt, and sugar to a dry mixing bowl and well.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Once the dry ingredients are all evenly combined, add butter and crumble.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Add the plantain puree \u00be cups and milk the dry ingredients.\u00a0 Use the remaining \u00bd cup puree to form a dough. (see notes)\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Knead until soft and sticky dough is formed.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Add 1 tsp of oil over the dough and allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes to 30 minutes\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

        Frying<\/h4>
        • Over medium heat, Heat a heavy bottom pot of oil\u202f.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Pinch off pieces of dough and shape them into a long log or finger-like shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Carefully place the dough one at a time into the heated oil. Constantly flip the festivals so that they cook on all sides.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Once the festivals are golden brown, remove them from the oil.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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