Jamaican Festival

Ingredients

• 2 cups cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup coconut milk or water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2Stir in coconut milk and vanilla until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms; knead briefly.
3. 3Cover and rest the dough for 15 minutes.
4. 4Divide into 12 portions and roll each into a small log about 4 inches long.
5. 5Heat oil to 350F in a deep skillet.
6. 6Fry the festival logs in batches, turning often, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
7. 7Drain on paper towels and serve warm alongside fried fish or ackee and saltfish.

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