Carribean Boiled Dumplings

A plateful of Caribbiean Boiled dumplings with ackee and saltfish in the background

No Jamaican meal is complete without these dumplings or what I like to call soft and chewy dough balls of happiness. Simple ingredients: flour, cornmeal, and water are boiled or fried to perfection. The perfect accompaniment to your saucy stews and soups besides our beloved rice and bread.

Makes 12-24 dumplings

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Caribbean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 675kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2 cups (240g) flour
½ cup (80g) cornmeal
1 teaspoon (5.5g) salt
¾ cup (175ml) water
Water, enough to boil the dumplings
¼ cup (60ml) oil

Instructions

Pour the flour, cornmeal, and salt into a bowl and mix thoroughly.
Add in ¾ cup of water a little at a time, pulling the flour from the sides of the bowl into the center to form a dough.
Knead the dough for 5-6 minutes.
Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes. This makes it soft and easier to handle.
Pull the dough apart to the desired dumpling size, roll it into a ball, and flatten the middle with your thumb.
Bring the water to a boil in a pan and add the oil.
Carefully place the dumplings into the boiling water and boil for 20-25 minutes until they start to float. (You can boil in two batches depending on the size of your pan.)
Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the water and place them on a plate.
Serve hot with your preferred stew or veggies.

Notes

You can add your dumplings to soup instead of boiling them in water. Make sure to add them 15 minutes before the soup is done to allow the dumplings to cook thoroughly.
Try to make the dumplings in uniform shapes and sizes for even cooking.
Give your dumplings a little stir while cooking so they won't stick to the bottom of the pot.
How much water that's needed depends on the flour used. Adjust with more water if the dough is too dry, and add a bit of flour if it's too sticky.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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