Ingredients
Method
For the Dumplings
- Add the flour to a bowl and gradually mix in the water until a firm dough forms. Add a little additional water if needed to bring the dough together.
- Divide the dough into small pieces and roll into balls or short logs. Set aside while you prepare the soup.
For the Soup
- Mix 1 cup of the water with the coconut milk powder to make 1 cup of coconut milk. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it begins to lightly brown.
- Add the frozen pigeon peas directly to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Add 2 cups of the remaining water and bring to a boil. Cook until the pigeon peas begin to soften.
- Add the smoked turkey necks and another 2 cups of water. Continue cooking until the turkey is tender and the pigeon peas are soft enough to mash easily with a spoon.
- Add the prepared coconut milk, remaining 1 cup water, onion, celery, pumpkin, sweet potato, Irish potato, carrots, green plantain, thyme, and whole hot pepper. Bring back to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the provisions begin to soften.
- Add the dumplings and whole cloves. Continue cooking until the dumplings are cooked through and the provisions are tender.
- Stir in the sugar, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Keep the hot pepper whole while cooking unless you want a much spicier soup.
- Remove the hot pepper before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Notes
Coconut milk: The 4 tablespoons of coconut milk powder mixed with 1 cup of water make 1 cup of coconut milk. You can substitute 1 cup of canned coconut milk instead.
