🇫🇯 Fijian Cuisine

Topoi

Fijian Coconut Dumplings

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 192 kcal

Chewy dumplings made from flour and coconut milk, boiled until tender. A comforting Fijian staple served with soups and stews.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1 Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
2 Add coconut milk and water gradually, mixing to form a soft dough.
3 Knead briefly until smooth, about two minutes.
4 Pinch off small pieces and roll into oval dumplings.
5 Drop dumplings into boiling soup, stew, or salted water.
6 Cook for ten to twelve minutes until dumplings float and are cooked through.

Did You Know?

Topoi dumplings swell to nearly double their size when cooked, soaking up the flavors of whatever broth they are cooked in.