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    Haitian Food » Haitian Boiled Dumplings

    Haitian Boiled Dumplings

    Posted On November 18, 2020 By Mirlene Last updated January 6, 2022 10 Comments

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    Haitian Boiled Dumplings are an irresistible vegetarian comfort dish at its best. Served with a vegan pigeon pea stew, this dish is elevated to extraordinary culinary adventure! 

    • Haitian Boiled Dumplings In pigeon stew in gray bowl

    This easy recipe for Haitian Dumplings is the ideal comfort food. A hearty weeknight recipe that uses a few simple everyday ingredients.

    How To Make Boiled Dumplings

    This simple dish is so easy to make and the ingredient list is as equally simple and short. Most likely, you have all of these ingredients on hand.

    If you’ve ever wondered how to make Haitian boiled dumplings, today is the day you’ll discover that it’s totally easy and you can pair it with anything you’d like. The complete ingredient measurements are in the recipe card, in the meantime, here’s a brief breakdown of what you’ll need and how to make them. 

    • dumpling rolled in hand
    • All-purpose flour – You may use gluten flour as a substitute. If you are not familiar on how to handle gluten free flour, I recommend using Xanthan gum to help the flour maintain its consistency. 
    • Salt and pepper to taste – As the dough is blend, seasoning it lightly with salt and pepper will make the dumplings a little more enjoyable.  
    • Water and oil – Use water, or nut milk to moisten the flour. Use oil to help loosen up the flour for better handling.

    How To Serve Them?

    There’s no official dipping sauce for boiled dumplings. However, I suggest serving them with the following sauces and stews listed below:

    • Pigeon Peas Stew
    • Haitian Legume (Eggplant Stew)
    • Or adding them to this tofu stew to create vegan chicken and dumplings
    • dumplings in stew

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 

    How long does it take to boil dumplings?

    Cook dumplings in hot boiled water in small groups for 3-5 minutes or until they are fully cooked. Use a slotted spoon to place the dumplings in a separate plate.

    How to boil dumpling?

    Form the dough in small log batches, then place the dough in boiled water. Boil or cook for 3-5 minutes. 

    How do you know when dumplings are done boiling?

    Similar to baking, Haitian boiled dumplings are cooked through when a toothpick or a fork comes is inserted and comes out clean. 

    Do dumplings float when done?

    Yes, the dumplings are perfectly cooked when they start to float. 

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    dumplings in stew

    How To Cook Dumplings

    Savory Thoughts
    Haitian Boiled Dumplings are an irresistible vegetarian comfort dish at its best. Learn how to boil dumplings with just a few ingredients from your pantry.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian
    Servings 6 People
    Calories 197 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Cups All – Purpose Flour Plus extra if needed
    • 4 Cups Room Temperature Water Plus extra if needed
    • 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt Or salt to taste
    • 1 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper Or pepper to taste
    • 2 Tsp. Olive Oil Divided

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the dumplings – bring 3 cups of water to boil. Add 1 tsp. olive oil in the water to avoid the dumplings from sticking at the bottom.
      Prepare the dumplings by adding the flour, salt, pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
      flour, salt and pepper in bowl
    • Then add the water and 1 tsp. olive oil. Mix well.
      Water and Olive oil in flour
    • Take two spoonful or forkful of the dough and place it in the palm of your hand. Using both hands, start rolling the dough lengthwise into a log. Repeat the steps until you have used all of the dough. Add more water if necessary.
      Mixed dough in bowl
    • Transfer the dough in small batches into the boiling water and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
      Dough in hot water
    • Transfer to a serving dish and serve with desired stew or sauce.
      Haitian Boiled Dumplings In pigeon stew in gray bowl

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    Notes

    *** Calories are estimated per serving and does not include pigeon pea stew.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6PeopleCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 225mgPotassium: 429mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gCalcium: 3mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Angela

      December 02, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      We love dumplings in soup. Its definitely a comfort food. Can’t wait to try these!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 02, 2020 at 4:17 pm

        Yes, we love it in soups too. Thank you, Angela.

        Reply
    2. Kathryn Donangelo

      December 02, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great dumpling recipe! Love the simple and easy ingredients too!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 02, 2020 at 4:16 pm

        Thank you, Kathryn. It comes in handy on a busy weeknight.

        Reply
    3. Jessica Formicola

      December 02, 2020 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      These dumplings look amazing! I’ve never had anything like this before and I can’t wait to try them!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 02, 2020 at 3:15 pm

        Thank you, Jessica.

        Reply
    4. Beth

      December 02, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and tasty! I can’t wait to give this a try! My husband is going to love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 02, 2020 at 3:14 pm

        Thank you, Beth!

        Reply
    5. Erika

      December 02, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      I love dumplings and these are fantastic. They look perfect with the stew!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        December 02, 2020 at 3:14 pm

        Thank you, Erika.

        Reply

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