Jamaican Boiled Dumplings are a very easy side dish to make with simple ingredients that you have right in your pantry.

Boiled Dumplings are a everyday part of Jamaicans go to meals.

It is mostly served as a side dish with some ground provisions.

Whether it is to ‘roll a boat’, Saturday Soup day or just for dinner… this is a favorite for Jamaicans.

Sorry, but no dinner is complete without a dumpling on the plate along with other ground provisions.

Whether it is a Boiled Dumpling or a Fried Dumpling, one has to be on the plate.

But if you don’t believe me, go and ask a Jamaican pretty please… lol.

What are Jamaican Dumplings made of?

Jamaican Dumplings are made of simply all purpose flour with salt.

However, it is also made of flour, salt and a little bit of fine yellow cornmeal too.

Yes, a little bit of fine yellow cornmeal is added to the mixture which makes it taste different.

You don’t have to add the yellow cornmeal, it’s a choice.

The Different Types of Boiled Dumplings

Besides the most common dumplings which is flour and salt or flour, salt and cornmeal mixed together and then added to boiling water to cook, there are several other types that we Jamaicans loves too.

The other types of boiled dumplings are Whole Wheat, Green Banana Dumplings and also Cassava Boiled Dumplings.

They are just as lovely as the original flour or cornmeal type.

How long does it take to boil dumplings?

Once the water in the pot starts to boil, add the round or spinners shaped flour dough (uncrowded) to the pot.

Let them cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Then transfer them to a serving platter and serve with your favorite meat such as Jamaican Curry Chicken or Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken.

How do you tell when boiled dumplings are done?

Growing up, I usually hear my mother and others say that Boiled Dumplings are done cooking, when they start to float on top.

I usually laugh because I just couldn’t believe that idea at all.

But there are some truth to their idea.

The dumplings are done, when they are floating on top of the water.

How to store Jamaican Boiled Dumplings?

After removing the boiled dumplings with some of the liquid and placed them in a container, allow them to cool.

Cover with a lid and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

To reheat, place the dumplings and liquid into a pot (make sure the liquid is covering the dumplings). Allow the liquid to come to a boil.

To freeze, add the boiled dumplings and liquid (make sure they are cooled) into a freezer friendly container with a lid and freeze for 1 to 2 months.

To reheat, allow it to thaw overnight.

Then add the dumplings and liquid to a pot (make sure the liquid is covering the dumplings) and allow it to come to a boil.

How to make Jamaican Boiled Dumplings?

Firstly, add water and salt to a large pot and cover, until it reaches a boil.

Secondly, in a large bowl sift and whisk together the flour, yellow cornmeal (if you are adding it) and salt.

Thirdly, slowly add a small amount of water and knead. Form into a dough.

Fourthly, break into pieces, form a small ball and flatten between the palm of your hands to shape into a disc or spinners shaped dumplings.

Finally, add the dumplings to the boiling water and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite meat and other side dish.

Jamaican Boiled Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients for Flour Dumplings

• 2 cups All Purpose Flour, sifted
• 2 1/4 teaspoon Salt, divided and sifted
• 1/4 cup Fine Yellow Cornmeal, sifted
• 6 2/3 cups of Water, divided

Ingredients for Cornmeal Dumplings

• 2 cups All Purpose Flour, sifted
• 2 teaspoon Salt, divided and sifted
• 6 2/3 cups of Water, divided

Instructions

1. Pour 6 cups of water and 1 1/2 teaspoon of Salt into a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
2. In a large bowl, sift the flour, fine yellow cornmeal (if you are adding it) and remaining salt. Whisk together.
3. Then slowly add the remaining 2/3 cup of water to the dry ingredients mixture and knead, until it is formed into a dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour as you knead the dough. If the dough is too dry then add more water, a teaspoon at a time.
4. Break into pieces to form small balls and then press between your palm to form a disc. If you want to make the spinners shaped dumpling like Festivals, then roll each ball between the palm of your hands to form cigar like shape.
5. Add the shaped dumplings into the pot of boiling water, stir and then cover with a lid. Allow to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes. Be careful to watch the pot, so it doesn’t boil over with the lid on. Also, stir with a spoon, so the dumplings don’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
6. Carefully remove cooked dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve hot.

Notes:

1. You can add the yellow cornmeal or just do the plain flour all by itself. The choice is yours.
2. When kneading the dough, if it is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour to it and if it is too dry, add a teaspoon at a time to the dough.
3. Stir the dumplings with a spoon as it cooks, to avoid them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

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