How to make boiled dumplings. 🇯🇲 #RealYardFood #comfortfood

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

baking powder

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Self-rising flour already contains leavening agents.

scallions

💰Cheaper: onions

Onions provide a similar flavor profile.

Sift 4 cups of all-purpose flour into a strainer.

Add 1 cup of cornmeal and 1 tablespoon of salt to the flour.

Pour in 1 cup of water slowly while mixing the dough with your hands.

Continue to add water as needed until the dough comes together.

Knead the dough until it is smooth and not sticky.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Separate the dough into small pieces.

Boil water in a pot and add the dumplings.

Stir gently to prevent the dumplings from sticking to the bottom.

Cook the dumplings for 15 to 20 minutes until they float to the top.

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