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Jamaican Fried Dumplings

September 29, 2020 Comments : 16

Jamaican Fried Dumplings

If you follow me on Instagram, on Jamaican Independence Day I asked who would want a recipe for Jamaican Fried Dumplings. The consensus on Instagram and Facebook was a loud “Yes, please!” So the last few times I’ve made these dumplings I’ve been working on getting the measurements down on paper. And today I am finally here with a recipe to share with you all!

If you don’t know, I’m half Jamaican and half Belizean. I’ve grown up eating the most delicious Caribbean cuisines. And as most of us know, our ancestors never measured ingredients. Don’t even bother to ask because the answer will always be “I don’t know. I just add enough until it looks right.” The struggle! Fried dumplings are a staple for many Jamaican dishes. It was important to me that I learned how to make them. I’ve been working on this particular Jamaican Fried Dumplings recipe for at least a year. It’s always great when you can recipe test your favorite dishes, but it’s even more fun to make it with beautiful quality kitchenware!

Jamaican Fried Dumpling Tips:

  • Test a small piece of dough in the oil before starting. You want to be sure the oil isn’t too hot or not hot enough.
  • I use real butter for this recipe. If you use margarine or vegetable oil based butter the consistency will be different but still taste good.
  • The dumplings should gradually turn golden brown. If they fry too quickly they won’t evenly cook.
  • These dumplings taste good with both sweet and savory condiments or dishes. Try it all and figure out what you like best!
Jamaican Fried Dumplings
Jamaican Fried Dumplings
4.67 from 3 votes
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Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Jamaican
Keyword Dumplings, Fried Dumplings, Fried Foods, Jamaican Cuisine, Jamaican Dumplings, jamaican food, Jamaican Fried Dumplings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author jamiesondiaries

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 2 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter softened
  • 1 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups Water
  • 1.5 cups Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour. salt, baking powder, and sugar. Mix the dry ingredients together well.

  2. Add the softened butter and gently mix together.

  3. Slowly pour about 1/4th to 1/2 cup of water in at a time and knead as you pour. Keep doing this until the ingredients combine into a ball of dough that isn't overly sticky.

  4. In a large frying pan heat the vegetable oil on medium heat.

  5. While the oil heats tear pieces of the dough off and roll into about 2 inch sized balls.

  6. When they're semi-smooth pat them flat until they're about an inch or so thick. Put on a plate and cut two slits on top with a sharp knife. Repeat these steps until all of the dough is gone.

  7. Use a pair of tongs to place 5-6 dumplings in the hot oil. Fry on each side for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. This will vary based on how hot your oil in the pan is.

  8. Line a plate with paper towel and place the finished fried dumplings on it as you take them out of the oil.

  9. Repeat these steps until all of the dumplings are fried. Let them cool off for a few minutes and enjoy!

 

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Comments

  1. Manny Garcia says

    February 2, 2021 at 9:34 PM

    4 stars
    This looks delicious going to try this recipe

    Reply
    • jamiesondiaries says

      February 9, 2021 at 9:05 AM

      Thank you! Please let me know how it turns out for you!

      Reply
  2. Dee says

    April 6, 2021 at 3:47 PM

    This was such a good recipe!!! My family and housemates loved it

    Reply
    • jamiesondiaries says

      April 6, 2021 at 9:15 PM

      I’m so happy you and your family/housemates loved the recipe! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  3. Javan Evans says

    April 23, 2021 at 4:21 PM

    I’m definitely making these tonight. Ill let you know they come out

    Reply
    • jamiesondiaries says

      April 24, 2021 at 4:54 PM

      I hope they turned out good for you!

      Reply
  4. Derris Lents says

    June 16, 2021 at 2:35 PM

    These looks delicious! Can you give some ideas on how you serve them in a meal? Like a sauce to put over them, or as a side dish? Thanks!

    Reply
    • jamiesondiaries says

      June 19, 2021 at 10:40 AM

      They are perfect as a side dish. Think of Jamaican Fried Dumplings as the equivalent to biscuits or dinner rolls. I hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Cate says

        September 6, 2021 at 4:54 PM

        Would you serve this with Jamaican meat patties or would that be too much breading?

        Reply
        • jamiesondiaries says

          September 7, 2021 at 2:49 PM

          It honestly depends on how much breading you like. It would be slightly too much for me, but people eat Jamaican meat patties with coco bread all the time so it’s definitely preference!

          Reply
      • Jacqueline says

        November 25, 2021 at 12:54 PM

        5 stars
        Just made this with Ackee and saltfish and needless to say it was a hit. Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
        • jamiesondiaries says

          November 28, 2021 at 8:27 PM

          I’m SO happy you enjoyed the recipe. It’s my fav with ackee & saltfish 🙌🏾

          Reply
  5. Paulette says

    July 7, 2021 at 11:46 AM

    5 stars
    Tried it and it was great family enjoyed them for breakfast.

    Reply
    • jamiesondiaries says

      July 8, 2021 at 8:53 PM

      I’m SO happy you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Paulette! Thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply
  6. Pauline says

    January 9, 2023 at 5:24 PM

    I make these every Sunday morning for my grandchildren they Love them 🥰

    Reply
    • jamiesondiaries says

      January 14, 2023 at 7:53 PM

      That makes my heart so happy Pauline! Thank you for sharing and for enjoying my recipe 🤎

      Reply

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Hey there! My name is Brie Jamieson. I've been a lifestyle + mom blogger since 2014. I'm Kris' wife. I'm Jordyn and Riley's Mom. And I'm Apollo and Chronos' fur-mama. We're a military family currently living in the burbs of Shreveport, LA. I'm a simple lady who loves God, family, food, and travel. If you'd like to learn more about me head on over to the "my story" page. But more importantly: Welcome to Jamieson Diaries!

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