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How to make Coconut dumplings |Antiguan style | my way 🙂

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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
3 cups flour
1 whole coconut
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
water

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

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, 1 whole coconut, and 1/2 cup of sugar.

2

Add 2 tsp of baking powder to the mixture.

3

Gradually add water to the mixture to form a dough, adjusting with more flour if it becomes too sticky.

4

Knead the dough until it comes together, then let it rest for about 5 minutes.

5

Roll the dough into small dumplings, making about 9 in total.

6

Let the rolled dumplings rest for another 10 minutes while the water boils.

7

Once the water is boiling, add the dumplings one at a time into the pot.

8

Cook the dumplings until they float to the surface, then remove them.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

coconutgluten

Also Known As

Coconut FritterCoconut Dumplings

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