Ugandan Sweet Potato Dumplings (lumonde)
Ugandan Sweet Potato Dumplings, also known as Lumonde, are a popular snack in Ugandan cuisine. These delicious dumplings are made with sweet potatoes and coconut, offering a unique blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, grated coconut, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the flour gradually and knead the mixture to form a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into round dumplings.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and gently drop the dumplings into the boiling water.
- Cook for about 15 minutes or until the dumplings float to the surface.
- Remove the dumplings from the water and let them cool before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Pot
Tools
Grater Knife Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Ugandan Sweet Potato Dumplings with a cup of hot tea or a refreshing glass of juice.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can sprinkle the dumplings with a little extra grated coconut before serving.
Cost
$5