EASY BOILED DUMPLINGS

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.

Add 6 cups of water to a pot or saucepan and turn the stove on to medium-low heat.

Measure and add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.

Cover the pot with a lid and wait for the water to start boiling.

In a clean container, measure and add 2 cups of flour.

Measure and add 2 cups of cornmeal (coarse or refined).

Combine the flour and cornmeal with your hands, mixing well.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of water to the mixture.

Knead the dough until it is firm and non-sticking, about 1-2 minutes.

Form the dough into a thick rope or log.

Break off pieces of the dough to make dumplings.

Roll the dough between your palms to form a firm ball, then press it into a flat disk.

Use a clean surface to flatten the dumpling if needed, and create a design if desired.

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

Cover the pot with the lid and let the dumplings cook for 1 minute without stirring.

After 1 minute, open the lid halfway and stir the dumplings to prevent sticking.

Allow the dumplings to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Continue to cook the dumplings for 7-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.

If cooking cornmeal dumplings, allow them to cook for 55 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Once cooked, turn off the stove and cover the pot until serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens