Perhaps you’ve had a rough week. Perhaps you need a little comfort. The time is right… come over my friends; let’s make a batch of Spinners & Sinkers.
I thought I knew what a dumpling was until I met a batch of Caribbean Spinners and Sinkers. They don’t look like any dumpling I’ve ever had. They are long and gently tapered, which causes them to sink and spin and dance while they cook in simmering water. Traditional dumplings just bob and float. Spinners and Sinkers are also incredibly easy to make – an ideal activity for children – and, in my opinion, quicker to throw together than a traditional dumpling. They are dense and substantial – add them to soups and stews, such as Oil Down and your belly will be quite pleased with you.
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Perhaps you’ve had a rough week. Perhaps you need a little comfort. The time is right… come over my friends; let’s make a batch of Spinners & Sinkers.
I thought I knew what a dumpling was until I met a batch of Caribbean Spinners and Sinkers. They don’t look like any dumpling I’ve ever had. They are long and gently tapered, which causes them to sink and spin and dance while they cook in simmering water. Traditional dumplings just bob and float. Spinners and Sinkers are also incredibly easy to make – an ideal activity for children – and, in my opinion, quicker to throw together than a traditional dumpling. They are dense and substantial – add them to soups and stews, such as Oil Down and your belly will be quite pleased with you.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
- warm water (as needed)
Servings: dumplings
Units:
Instructions
- Mix together the flour and cornmeal with a dusting of salt.
- Add a little warm water at a time until a soft dough forms. Shape it into a ball.
- Let rest 10 minutes while bringing a pot of water to simmer (or they can be dropped directly into soups and stews).
- Roll bits of dough between your palms, making softly tapered dumplings. Perfection is not a requirement.
- Ad to water or stew and simmer until cooked through, about 15-30 minutes, depending on size.