How To Make Boiled Dumpling|Jamaican Style||THE RAINA’S KITCHEN

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.

Put on gloves to keep hands clean.

Mix 2 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of cornmeal, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.

Add water gradually, starting with 1/2 cup and using about 3/4 cup total, until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until it is firm and not sticky.

Let the dough rest covered with a wet paper towel for 10-15 minutes.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.

Shape the dough into dumplings and drop them into the boiling water.

Boil the dumplings for 10-15 minutes until they float to the top.

Cooking Techniques

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