Jamaican Boiled Dumpling Recipe
Authentic and traditional style Caribbean boiled dumpling are the perfect side for ackee and callaloo or inside a "hard food" mixture.
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Water
- 1/2 - 3/4 Cups Water more or less if needed
Instructions
- Prepare a pot of water filled at least halfway and bring to a boil.
- While the water is boiling, grab a large bowl and sift the flour so there are no lumps.
- Slowly and gradually pour the water into the flour, mixing and eventually kneading. The entire amount of water may not be necessary, this is when judgement comes in.
- Once a non-sticky ball has formed, pinch the dumplings into gold size round balls.
- Use the bottom palm of your hand to flatten each dumpling into 1/2 inch pieces. Use your thumb or your bottom palm again to press gently into the middle of the dumplings to form the signature look.
- Carefully add the dumplings into the boiling water and allow to cook for 30 minutes. (less if gluten free)
- Once the dumplings are cooked, strain and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to add the dumplings to a boiling pot of water.
- Gradually and slowly add the water to the flour mixture or else the ratio will be disproportionate.