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Coconut Dumplings

Cultural Context

Coconut dumplings are a beloved treat in Jamaica, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. They reflect the island's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing local ingredients like coconut and sugar. Traditionally, these dumplings are served during festive occasions, embodying the warmth of Jamaican hospitality. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean, showcasing the versatility of coconut in sweet and savory dishes.

JamaicanJMdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 bananas
all-purpose flour
salt
coconut
coconut milk
white yam
chopped seasoning (onion, green onion, scallion, bell pepper)
jalapeno pepper
garlic powder
total seasoning
Maggi Cube
curry powder

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

1

Clean chicken feet and thighs, then marinate with curry and garlic powder for about 1.5 to 2 hours.

2

Crack open a coconut and remove the flesh from the shell.

3

Blend the coconut flesh to extract coconut milk, straining to get the juice.

4

Peel and grate 4 bananas to add to the dumpling mixture.

5

Add flour to the grated bananas, using 5 scoops of flour.

6

Add a little salt to the flour and mix it with the banana.

7

Incorporate blended coconut into the flour and banana mixture to form the dumpling dough.

8

Shape the dough into dumplings, making them whatever size desired.

9

Bring a pot of coconut milk to a boil and add the dumplings to cook.

10

Add a piece of white yam to the pot with the dumplings.

11

Season the dumplings with chopped onion, scallion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper.

12

Add garlic powder, total seasoning, and one Maggi Cube for flavor.

13

Sprinkle in a little curry powder for color and flavor.

14

Cover and allow the dumplings to cook until the water evaporates and the sauce thickens.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

blenderpotslotted spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutencoconut

Also Known As

Coconut FrittersCoconut Balls

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