HOW To Make JAMAICAN Fried dumpling and Kallaloo/Callaloo! 🇯🇲🥬

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

Wash hands before starting.

Cut up one bundle of callaloo and set aside for next time.

Wash the callaloo before cooking.

In a bowl, add 4 cups of flour for the dumpling.

Prepare the seasonings for the callaloo: add chopped bell peppers and onion.

Add a teaspoon of flavor rice, half a teaspoon of Mrs. Dash, a teaspoon of black pepper, and a dash of garlic plus to the callaloo.

Cut the scotch bonnet pepper into small pieces and add to the callaloo.

Heat coconut oil in a frying pan.

Add the seasoned callaloo to the heated oil.

Add a tablespoon of butter to the callaloo in the pan.

Cover the pan and let the callaloo cook in its own water for 15 to 20 minutes on low heat.

Check the callaloo after a few minutes to see if it's springing its own water.

If needed, add a little more water to the callaloo.

Once the callaloo is almost dry, start frying the dumplings.

Fry the dumplings until golden brown, checking them periodically.

Once the dumplings are done, check the callaloo to ensure it's cooked down properly.

Plate the finished callaloo and dumplings for serving.

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