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Festival

Festival/FES-tih-vuhl/
Festival
About this dish

Slightly sweet, fried cornmeal dumplings, typically served alongside fried fish.

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Ingredients
🌽1 cup cornmeal
🌾1 cup flour
🍬3 tbsp sugar
🥛3/4 cup milk
🛢️Oil, for frying
Method
Serves 3
1
Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
2
Stir in milk to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
3
Shape into small elongated logs.
4
Fry in hot oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
5
Drain and serve warm alongside fried fish.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Festival is a popular Jamaican side, commonly paired with fried fish and bammy at beachside food stalls.

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