Fried Dumplings

Name: Fried Dumplings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp butter, cold; 150ml cold water; Vegetable oil for deep frying

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Jamaican Fried Flour Dumplings

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 280 kcal

Golden, crispy-outside and fluffy-inside dumplings made from simple flour dough, deep fried until puffed, a Jamaican breakfast essential.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 5.0g

Carbs 38.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl deep skillet slotted spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: paper-lined basket

Garnishes: none traditional

Accompaniments: ackee and saltfish, callaloo, butter

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp butter, cold
150ml cold water
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

1
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Rub cold butter into the flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2
Add cold water gradually, mixing until a soft but not sticky dough forms. Knead gently for two minutes until smooth.
3
Divide dough into eight equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball, then flatten slightly into a thick disc shape.
4
Heat oil to 170C in a deep skillet. The oil should be about five centimeters deep for proper frying of the dumplings.
5
Fry dumplings two or three at a time for four minutes per side until deeply golden brown and puffed up inside.
6
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot alongside ackee and saltfish, callaloo, or any Jamaican breakfast spread for dipping.

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Did You Know?

Fried dumplings are so beloved that many Jamaicans abroad name them as the first thing they want to eat when they return home.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
deep skillet
slotted spoon

Garnishing

none traditional

Accompaniments

ackee and saltfish, callaloo, butter

The Story Behind Fried Dumplings

Fried dumplings are a cornerstone of the Jamaican breakfast table, descended from British and African dumpling traditions that merged in the colonial Caribbean. The simple combination of flour, butter, and water transformed through hot oil into golden puffs has sustained generations of Jamaicans. Alongside boiled dumplings used in soups, fried dumplings represent the comfort and warmth of a full Jamaican morning meal.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast 📜 Origins: Colonial-era Jamaican

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