Jamaican Boiled Dumplings
If you've got water, salt and all purpose flour, you're most of the way to this Jamaican side: about 65 minutes of cooking across 8 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 8 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 8 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil to boil the dumplings.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring to distribute the salt evenly throughout the flour. Gradually add water to the flour mixture, mixing with your hands until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into equal-sized pieces, rolling each into a smooth ball. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand to form a round, circular dumpling. It should look like a thick disk.
- Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water, one at a time, ensuring that they don't stick together. You can use a wooden spoon to stir the dumplings in the water.
- Boil the dumplings for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have risen to the surface of the water. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked dumplings from the pot, allowing any excess water to drain.
- Serve with your favorite recipes.
You'll use: Large pot · Saucepan
Watch how it's made
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What to serve with Jamaican Boiled Dumplings
- Saltfish and Ackee Seafood
- Jerk chicken with rice & peas Chicken
- Jamaican Beef Patties Beef
- Callaloo Jamaican Style Miscellaneous
Tips & common questions
How long does Jamaican Boiled Dumplings take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 8 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Jamaican Boiled Dumplings vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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