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Side dishe for 4

Jamaican Festival

$1.04for 445 minServes 4

These sweet cornmeal dumplings are mixed with milk and vanilla, shaped, and fried until golden and cooked through.

Jamaican Festival with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Cornmeal, 2.5 oz$0.08/oz typical2.5 oz$0.20Typical price
Milk, 6.5 oz$0.04/oz typical6.5 oz$0.26Typical price
Total for the servings shown$1.04

Swaps

  • Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSugar and brown sugarBaking powder and sodaCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

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  • 45 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

CaribbeanVegetarianBudgetSide dishes

Typical price

$0.26 per serving$1.04 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup milk

Steps

  1. Whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in the vanilla and milk until a soft dough forms.
  3. Rest the dough for 10 minutes, then divide it into small pieces and shape each into a short log.
  4. Heat one-half inch of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Fry the dough in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning until evenly golden and firm.

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