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Boiled cornmeal dumplings on a green plate with a white background and a green spatula on a green napkin.

Cornmeal Dumplings

This is a simple recipe for making cornmeal dumplings (boiled) as it is traditionally done in the Caribbean.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Salt for water to boil
  • 4 - 4 1/2 cups water

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl add cornmeal, flour, salt, and sugar
  2. Add 1/3 cup water in increments to the flour mixture and combine till the dough comes together smoothly in a ball.
  3. Let sit for 10 minutes covered with a damp tissue.
  4. If needs be, you can knead the dough again.
  5. Separate ball of mixture into smaller balls on a floured surface.
  6. At this time add 4 cups of water with a pinch of salt and set to boil.
  7. Roll each dough ball into a thick log, then using the side of your hand, slightly flatten the center to create a sink while flattening the sides.
  8. Add the dumplings to the boiling water and give it a gentle stir.
  9. Bring to a boil for about 10 minutes (dumplings will float to the top of the water when ready)
  10. You can strain dumplings or leave them in water until ready to serve.

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