Gluten-Free Jamaican Festival
Give your taste buds a tropical escape with this Gluten-Free Jamaican Festival recipe! A twist on the classic street food, this recipe blends gluten-free all-purpose flour and fine cornmeal for a light, tender texture. Flavored with a touch of cinnamon, cane sugar, and vanilla, these golden-fried treats boast a sweet and subtly spiced profile that pairs beautifully with savory Jamaican favorites like jerk chicken or fried fish. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these festivals are easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and are ideal for gluten-sensitive guests. Whether served as a snack or a side dish, these irresistible bites will transport you straight to the sunny shores of the Caribbean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Fine cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Cane sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup Almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- for frying Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, fine cornmeal, baking powder, salt, cane sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the almond milk and vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to form a soft dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more gluten-free flour until it can be handled easily.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 2 minutes until smooth.
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape each piece into a slightly elongated oval, resembling a small loaf.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. You should have enough oil to submerge at least half the thickness of the dough (about 2 inches of oil).
Once the oil is hot (about 350°F or when a small piece of dough floats to the surface quickly), carefully place each dough piece into the oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Fry each festival for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
Remove the fried festivals with a slotted spoon and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve warm as a side dish to complement your favorite Jamaican dishes like fried fish or jerk chicken. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.8 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 60.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3372 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.3 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 246 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
