Caribbean Fried Dumplins Recipes

JAMAICAN FRIED DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Rub in the butter until it is in pieces no larger than peas. Mix in water 1 tablespoon at a time just until the mixture is wet enough to form into a ball. The dough should be a firm consistency. Knead briefly.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until hot. Break off pieces of the dough and shape into a patty - kind of like a flat biscuit. Place just enough of the dumplings in the pan so they are not crowded. Fry on each side until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.

JAMAICAN FRIED DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients together.
• Add water a little at a time and knead dough.
• Dough should be soft but not sticky.
• Pinch off pieces (golf ball size), roll into a ball and flatten slightly.
• Heat oil in pan.
• Put each dumpling in pan and fry on each side.
• Remove from pan when each side is golden brown.

JAMAICAN FRIED DUMPLING RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine the flour, salt and baking power in a mixing bowl.
• Gradually add water to it the dry ingredients, knead until you make a soft dough.
• Divide the dough into equal small pieces, about 6 to 7 pieces.
• Roll each pieces between the palms of your hands to from a round ball.
• In a frying pan, pour the cooking oil and put it to heat on high fire.
• Place the round dough into the heated oil. Turn the the heat down to medium low and let to dough fry on all sides.
• Fire until the flour is cooked and the dumplings are golden.

CARIBBEAN FRIED DUMPLINS

Steps:

• *NOTE: to make your own self-rising (raising) flour, for each pound of flour add 2 teaspoons salt and 2 tablespoons baking powder.
• In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar and salt. Knead until a smooth dough forms, adding more milk if necessary.
• Mix and knead the dough {{gently}}.
• Too much over mixing and over kneading and the dough will become tough.
• Divide the dough into 10 balls, kneading each ball a few times with floured hands.
• Press the balls gently to flatten slightly.
• In a non-stick pan heat a little bit of oil over medium heat.
• Place 5 of the dumplings in the heated pan.
• Reduce the heat to low* and fry for approximately 15 minutes, until they are golden brown, turning once.
• Stand the dumplings on their side for about 1 minute to brown the edges.
• Transfer the dumplings to a plate lined with a paper towel, drain and keep warm.
• Repeat with the remaining 5 dumplings.
• Serve immediately while still warm.
• *NOTE: I tried making these on an electric rage and had difficulty gettin' (there's that "g" missing again -- ) the bakes to fry well. Best to use a gas rage (range) or an electric skillet that isn't temperamental. They can also be deep-fried but that's a bit too greasy for our tastes.

JAMAICAN FRIED DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Sift flour using your strainer and your mixing bowl.
• Add sugar
• Add baking powder
• Add butter
• Combine all ingredients (except the water) in a bowl until it has the consistency of breadcrumbs.
• Add 2/1 oz of the water to your mixture and knead the dough for about 5-8 minutes.
• Add the additional water and knead for a few more minutes until the dough becomes smooth. (Best left refridgerated overnight to get it really smooth, but definitley not necessary)
• Use a large cutting board and "dust" it with flour.
• Roll your dough on the cutting board until it's flattened a bit
• Stretch the dough across your cutting board and cut into 10 even pieces
• Take each piece of dough, roll it into a small ball using your palms and place it on your flour dusted serving tray.
• sprinkle a pinch of flour on the dumplings on the tray.
• Add oil to your saucepan, and let heat to about 290 degrees under a medium flame.
• Let it fry for about 10-12 minutes.
• Transfer your oil to a smaller saucepan, and allow to fry for an additional 5-6 minutes until golden brown.