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Jamaican Boiled Dumplings

Try your hand at making Jamaican boiled dumplings, light chewy mounds of dough that pair perfectly with your favorite Caribbean recipes. With just flour, water, and a pinch of salt, this simple doughy treat takes any meal to the next level. This recipe includes a cornmeal option for even more flavour and texture!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
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Servings: 10 dumplings
Author: Taneisha Morris

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl for combining the dough
  • Stock Pot for boiling the dumpling

Ingredients

  • 5 cups All Purpose Flour or flour of choice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup Fine Yellow Cornmeal optional
  • 1 1/4 cup Water + 1/4 cup more if using cornmeal, adjust as needed
  • Salted Water enough to cover and boil the dumplings

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add all dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal and salt) and mix together until well combined. Then create a little well in the center of the mixture.
  • Gradually add the water into the well and use your fingers to pull the flour from the sides of the bowl into the center. Continue using your hands to knead and form the dough, add more water if needed. Dough should be soft but not sticky and wet - knead for about 5 minutes.
  • Pinch or cut off your preferred size dumpling pieces. In the palm of your hand using a circular motion, form each piece into a ball, flatten slightly, and fold the edges of the dough into the center. Set each dumpling aside.
  • Bring a stockpot of water to a boil, then add some oil. Carefully place the dumplings into the boiling water and boil for 20-25 minutes or until they start to float.
  • Remove dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate. Serve hot and enjoy!