Make Coconut into Fried Dumplings | Cooking Jamaican Food in NYC

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water with coconut extract provides coconut flavor.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar content, and desiccated coconut is often less expensive.

Crack open the coconuts and extract the coconut water and meat.

Chop the coconut meat into smaller pieces.

Blend the coconut meat with water to create a coconut milk.

Squeeze the blended mixture to extract the coconut milk, discarding the remaining pulp.

If desired, dehydrate the leftover pulp to make coconut flour.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot.

Scoop spoonfuls of the dough and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry the dumplings until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the dumplings and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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