Fried Jack Recipes

Steps:

• Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour. Add water, a little at a time, to make a soft, but not sticky dough. Divide dough into two rounds. Let rest for 15 to 20 minutes. Lightly flour counter top or cutting board. Roll dough out to about 10 to 12 inches round. Cut lengthwise into 2 to 3 inch strips and then crosswise to desired size. Heat oil and fry on each side until golden brown. Serve hot with honey, jam, sugar or refried beans and cheese and fully enjoy.
• Belize Recipe Tips:.
• Frying in very hot oil will ensure that fry jacks "puff" when cooking. If you prefer your fry jacks not to puff you should place slits in the dough slices before placing in hot oil.

Steps:

• Dice onions. In a large bowl, using your hands, mix the first 7 ingredients. (Mix well). If mixture is too wet to form into patties, add extra cornmeal a little at a time until it gets to the right consistency.
• Form into patties about the size of your hands.
• Heat canola oil in frying pan on medium high. Add patties and fry until golden brown on first side, then flip over and fry until golden brown on opposite side. Drain on Paper towels and serve.

Steps:

• Cut cheese into rectangular sticks or one inch cubes.
• Place the cheese pieces in a bowl and pour the milk over the cheese, coating thoroughly.
• Remove cheese from milk and coat with flour.
• Quickly dip in milk again and roll each piece in bread crumbs.
• In a medium to large saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil to med-high heat.
• Quickly fry a few pieces of cheese at a time, about 1 minute or until golden.
• Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Serve with salsa, if desired.

Steps:

• Whisk together almond milk and vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk in aquafaba and cornstarch.
• Mix flour, paprika, white pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, ginger, mustard powder, black pepper, salt, thyme, basil, and oregano in a shallow bowl until well combined. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
• Cut rice paper sheets in half. Dip one piece of rice paper in warm water until it becomes soft and pliable, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Lay rice paper on a work surface and fill with some jackfruit. Fold the edges over the jackfruit and roll into a nugget shape. Repeat with remaining rice paper sheets and jackfruit.
• Roll each nugget in the flour mixture until coated. Dip in the milk mixture, then dip in the bread crumbs, then dip into the flour mixture again, making sure each nugget is completely coated.
• Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Place nuggets in the basket, making sure to leave room between the pieces.
• Air-fry at 370 degrees F (188 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Flip nuggets and cook until crispy, 5 more minutes.