How to make Jamaican Fried Dumplings with whole wheat flour

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

Mix 2 cups of whole wheat flour and 2 teaspoons of baking powder in a bowl.

Add 0.5 teaspoons of Himalayan pink salt to the mixture.

Make a well in the flour mixture and gradually add about 250 ml of water, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until smooth, being careful not to add too much water.

Pinch off portions of the dough and roll them into small balls, flattening each slightly with your palm.

Heat 6 tablespoons of unrefined virgin coconut oil in a large pot over high heat.

Place the dumplings in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.

Fry the dumplings, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and have risen in the oil.

Remove the dumplings and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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