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Tin Mackerel and Cornmeal Dumplings yam banana ripe plantain 

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Cornmeal Dumplings

Cultural Context

Cornmeal dumplings have their roots in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed as a staple side dish with stews and soups. They reflect the island's agricultural heritage, utilizing locally grown corn. Traditionally, these dumplings are a comfort food, embodying the warmth of Jamaican hospitality. Today, they are embraced in various forms across the Caribbean, showcasing the versatility of cornmeal in different culinary traditions.

JamaicanJMside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 teaspoon olive oil
spring onion
white onion
tomato
Scotch bonnet pepper
paprika
tin mackerel
apple cider vinegar
ripe plantain

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while being cost-effective.

1

Heat a medium-sized pot on the cooker.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the pot.

3

Chop and add spring onion and white onion to the pot.

4

Add chopped tomato to the pot.

5

Add one Scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

6

Sprinkle in some paprika to the mixture.

7

Pour out the sauce from the tin mackerel to get rid of excess liquid.

8

Remove the bones from the mackerel and set aside.

9

To reduce the scent of the mackerel, add a pinch of apple cider vinegar to the pot.

10

Add the mackerel back into the pot and stir to combine everything.

11

Chop ripe plantain and add it to the pot.

12

Let the mixture simmer for a while until everything is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingboiling

Equipment Needed

medium-sized pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

DumplingsJohnny Cakes

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