Vegan Jamaican Festival
Delight your taste buds with this Vegan Jamaican Festival recipe, a plant-based twist on the iconic Caribbean street food! These golden, slightly sweet fried dumplings are made with a harmonious blend of all-purpose flour, cornmeal, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla for added depth. The use of oat milk makes them completely dairy-free, while their perfectly crisp exterior gives way to a soft, tender interior. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal as a standalone snack or a side dish to complement bold, flavorful mains like jerk vegetables or stews. Whether you're hosting a tropical-inspired dinner or craving comfort food with a twist, these Vegan Jamaican Festivals are sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup oat milk
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
Step 2
Add the vanilla extract to the oat milk and stir to combine.
Step 3
Gradually add the oat milk mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms.
Step 4
Lightly flour a clean countertop and transfer the dough onto it. Knead the dough gently for about 3-5 minutes until smooth. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.
Step 5
Divide the kneaded dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small, elongated oval shape in your hands.
Step 6
In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
Step 7
Carefully add the shaped dough pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each piece for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
Step 8
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried festivals from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 9
Serve the Vegan Jamaican Festivals warm as a delicious snack or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1061.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5615.5 |
| Total Fat 483.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 69.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2164.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 330.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.8g | |
| Protein 34.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 75.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 312.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 679.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories