Jamaican Fried Dumplings

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These fried dumplings are usually served with codfish in Jamaica as part of a big weekend breakfast.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • ½ cup butter, cut into cubes and softened

  • ½ cup cold water

  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make Jamaican fried dumplings

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  2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

    A bowl with flour, baking powder, and salt being stirred with a spatula

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  3. Rub in butter until the mixture is crumbly.

    Two hands rubbing butter into a bowl of flour mixture

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  4. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to form a firm dough; knead briefly.

    A small, kneaded disk of dough

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  5. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Break off pieces of dough and shape them into biscuit-like patties.

    A ball of dough with small, round discs of dough on a floured surface

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  6. Place just enough of the dumplings into the hot oil so they are not crowded; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

    A pan with Jamaican dumplings frying in hot oil

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  7. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.

    A paper towel-lined plate with Jamaican fried dumplings next to a pan of dumplings frying in hot oil

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Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

472 Calories
20g Fat
64g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 472
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 855mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 9g 18%
Calcium 108mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 94mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.