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Jamaican Coconut Dumpling

Cultural Context

Jamaican 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 flour. Traditionally, these dumplings are boiled and then fried, resulting in a delightful texture that is both chewy and crispy. Today, they are popular not only in Jamaica but also in Caribbean communities worldwide, often served at gatherings and celebrations.

JamaicanJMdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Himalaya salt
1 teaspoon chili
1 teaspoon pimento berry
1 teaspoon Nor seasoning
1 Maggi cube
2 tablespoons spring onion
1 cup carrot, grated
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium white onion, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups white cabbage, shredded

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Combine cornmeal and all-purpose flour in a bowl.

2

Add Himalaya salt, chili, pimento berry, Nor seasoning, and Maggi cube to the bowl.

3

Chop garlic and add it to the mixture.

4

Chop spring onion, carrot, red onion, white onion, and tomato, then add to the bowl.

5

Add fresh thyme, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to the mixture.

6

Pour in one tin of coconut milk and a bit of water, then stir to combine.

7

Let the mixture boil and reduce.

8

In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, Himalaya salt, and baking powder.

9

Add water gradually to form a dough.

10

Knead the dough until smooth, then divide into six dumplings.

11

Shape the dumplings and add them to the boiling coconut mixture.

12

Cover and let the dumplings cook until they are ready, stirring occasionally.

13

Add white cabbage to the pot and let it cook with the dumplings.

14

Plate the dumplings with the sauce and vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

coconutgluten

Also Known As

Coconut FritterCoconut Dumplings

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