Caribbean Boiled Coconut Dumplings
In the Caribbean, dumplings are boiled, fried and served as a side or in a soup. This version is the traditional Caribbean boiled coconut dumpling.
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Freshly grated coconut
- 1 cup Water (may need more or less)
- 4 tbsp Butter at room temperature
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
Making the dumplings:
- In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, salt, sugar together then add the butter.
- Gradually stir in the water using hands or mixing spoon.
Kneading the dough:
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, the goal is for the dough to not stick to your hands and for it to be firm.
Boiling process:
- Place a medium or large saucepan filled with water over medium heat. Add a generous amount of salt to the water and bring to a boil.
- Break off pieces of the dough, roll into a ball then flatten. Place it in the boiling water. Repeat the process with the rest of the dough.
- Boil the dumplings for 10 minutes or until they have risen to the top.
- Serve with saltfish, stew chicken or oxtail. Enjoy!