Jamaica Festival Recipe

Savor the sweetness of Jamaica with our Festival Recipe—a delectable, deep-fried roti crafted from a mix of cornmeal and flour. This traditional treat is light, crispy, and perfect as a snack or side dish.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tbsp salt
3/4 tbsp baking powder
3 tbsp cornmeal
2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp vanilla essence
3/4 cup water
Oil for frying

Cooking Directions

Follow these simple steps to create your Festival:

1. Start by sifting together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Then add the cornmeal and brown sugar.
2, Mix the vanilla with water and gradually incorporate it into the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Lightly knead the dough and cover it; let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. After resting, divide the dough into eight equal portions. Flour your hands and gently knead each portion, rolling them into 6-inch by 1 1/2-inch lengths, about 1/8 inch thick.
4. Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan until hot. Fry each dough portion until golden brown, and remember to pierce them with a fork while frying. Serve hot.

If serving with fried fish, fry the Festival after the fish using the same oil.