Jamaican Fried Dumpling|Fry Ova Dumpling and Tin Mackerel | Tamara Recipes

canned mackerel

🥗Healthier: fresh mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Fresh mackerel offers a richer taste, while sardines are often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: generic flour brands

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Cut leftover boiled dumplings in half, then cut the halves again into desired shapes.

Preheat vegetable oil in a deep skillet for frying the dumplings.

Fry the dumplings until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Remove the fried dumplings from the oil and set aside.

Chop garlic and onion for the mackerel sauce.

Add chopped garlic, onion, thyme, scallions, and Scotch bonnet pepper to the heated oil in the pot.

Sauté the seasoning for 2 to 3 minutes on medium-low flame to release flavors without burning.

Add two cans of mackerel to the pot with the sautéed seasoning.

Cook the mackerel with the seasoning for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Optionally add a little tomato ketchup to the mackerel sauce.

Stir to coat the mackerel nicely with the sauce and ensure it doesn't dry out.

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