Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Jamaican fried dumplings are the perfect side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This classic recipe is crispy on the outside and soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy on the inside.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Caribbean

Keyword fried dumplin, fried dumplings, Jamaican fried dumplings

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings people

Calories 356kcal

Author Tanya Harris

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup milk
oil for frying about 1-½ cup

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Instructions

Add flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Pour in the milk and stir until combined. Then roll the mixture into a ball and lightly knead until it comes together.
Break off about 10 pieces of dough and form them into balls. Set them aside.
In a 10-inch skillet, heat enough oil over medium heat to fry the dumplings, until the oil is about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Carefully lower the dumplings into the hot oil, working in batches so the skillet isn't crowded. Leave a little space between each one.
Once the dumplings are browned on one side, flip them and cook until both sides are browned, about 2-3 minutes each.
Once done, remove the dumplings from the oil and place them on paper towels or a cooling rack to drain off any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Serve and enjoy.

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Notes

The amount of milk added may depend on the brand of flour used. You may need a little more or a little less. Slowly stir in the milk until the flour is moistened and can easily form into a ball of dough.
Test frying one dumpling before adding the remaining. That will help determine if your oil is the perfect temperature for frying.
If you prefer flatter dumplings, flatten them after rolling them into a ball before frying. You may use less oil if doing this method.

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