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Jamaican Festival With Mango Slaw

Jamaican Festival Ingredients 2¼ cups flour ▪ ¾ cup cornmeal ▪ 3 teaspoons baking powder ▪ ½ – ¾ teaspoons salt ▪ 3 Tablespoons or more sugar ▪ 2-3 Tablespoons soft butter ▪ 1 cup milk or water (adjust water to form soft dough) ▪ 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg spice or vanilla extract ▪ Oil for deep-frying Mango Coleslaw Ingredients ▪ 1 cup purple cabbage, sliced ▪ 4 cups cabbage, sliced ▪ 2 cups mango, thinly sliced ▪ ½ medium onion thinly sliced ▪ ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced ▪ 2 cups carrots, thinly sliced Dressing Ingredients ½ tablespoon mustard ¼ tablespoon honey ½ cup Non Fat Greek yogurt ½-cup Low Fat Mayonnaise 1-teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 lemon juice ½-1 teaspoon sriracha Mango Slaw Instructions In a large bowl combine the onions, cabbage, purple and green, sliced mango , carrots and red bell pepper. In another bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and honey; mix to blend all the flavors. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to mix .Adjust for seasoning salt and pepper. You may chill at this point. Serve when ready Jamaican Dumplings Instructions In a large bowl mix together the flour,baking powder, cornmeal, sugar, nutmeg and salt.Then add butter. Make a well , add milk, knead dough for about 30 seconds to 1 minute to form soft dough. Divide dough into 8-10 equal pieces. Set aside for about 10 mins or more If making festivals shape dough like you would a sausage, by rolling with your hands, as if you are making a log repeat the process until finish. If making dumplings, shape into biscuits and then lightly flatten dough. Divide the circles in half and then place a slit on dough. In a large, saucepan pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 3 inches and place on medium heat until oil is 350 degrees. Fry until golden brown about 7 minutes or more depending on size. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper napkin. Let it cool. Serves:  4-5

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