Jamaican Fried Dumplings
Jamaican Fried Dumplings are a popular dish in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a side dish with savory meals. These golden, crispy dumplings are easy to make and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the water gradually and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape each into a small ball.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Flatten each dough ball into a disc and carefully place in the hot oil.
- Fry the dumplings for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the dumplings from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet Wooden spoon Paper towels
Tools
Frying pan
Serving suggestions
Serve the Jamaican Fried Dumplings with ackee and saltfish for a traditional Jamaican breakfast, or alongside jerk chicken for a delicious meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of ground allspice or nutmeg to the dough before frying.
Cost
$5