---
title: Festivals (Sweet Fried Cornmeal Dumplings)
servings: 6
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/festival-dumpling
---

Gather @all-purpose flour{250%g} and @vanilla extract{1%tsp}.

Whisk the flour, @cornmeal{80%g}, @sugar{3%tbsp} and @baking powder{2%tsp} together in a bowl.

Stir in the vanilla, then add water a little at a time, mixing to a soft, slightly sticky dough that just holds together.

Cover and rest the dough 10 minutes so the cornmeal softens. ~{10%minutes}

Pinch off pieces and roll between your palms into thick fingers, tapering the ends slightly.

Heat the @sunflower oil{500%ml} in a deep skillet to 170°C.

Fry the dumplings in batches, turning often, until deep gold all over, about 8 minutes. ~{8%minutes}

Drain and serve hot beside anything jerked or fried.