The Duff Dumpling

>> Saturday, 14 June 2008

Dumplings the world over come in many forms and shapes, sweet and savoury, fried, steamed or boiled. Here in the Caribbean our dumplings are generally boiled or steamed depending on whether you are making it to be eaten in a soup or as the main starch in a meal such as the one below. Dumplings are works of art in some cuisines and it takes practice in others to have them come out in the desired way and this week's column is about trying to recreate my aunt Golin's duff-dumplings. Click here to read more about the duff-dumpling.

Duff & Smoked Herring

Duff is also eaten with what we call "dry food" (ground provision that's cooked twice, by boiling and then sauteeing with onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs)

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I'll be back next week and if you want any of the recipes, please email me at tasteslikehome@gmail.com

This week at Forgive Me My Nonsense... you must read Bee's post on Growing What We Eat.

Have a great weekend everyone!

43 comments:

Sukanya Ramkumar June 14, 2008 12:17 PM  

Hi Cynthia.....
Dumpling looks awesome. Turned out perfect for u. Pictures looks so tempting. YUM!....

Keva,  June 14, 2008 2:31 PM  

Hi Cynthia!
I love dumplings; fried, boiled, and baked. I've never heard of duff dumplings that are steamed. It sounds interesting and I'm curious about how they would taste. I'm wondering how they look on the inside after they are steamed? Thanks for sharing. :-)

Madhavi June 14, 2008 4:04 PM  

Very tempting pic Cynthia..Dumpling looks great, duff dumplings are very new for me. Lovely entry, thanxxx for sharing dear!!!

Rosa's Yummy Yums June 14, 2008 5:23 PM  

Once again, youir dishes have spellbound me! Gorgeously delicious!

cheers,

Rosa

Mishmash ! June 14, 2008 5:36 PM  

Cynthia, you got me glued with that sauteed smoked herring.....it looks soooo good....would love to have the recipe...but no hurries....send me when you are free as I need to see if I can get hold of smoked herrings here :P

Kevin June 14, 2008 5:42 PM  

Both of those dishes look really tasty!

farida June 14, 2008 6:00 PM  

Dumpings of the world - UNITE! :) I love dumplings of all sizes, shapes and with any filling (no pork)! These look absolutely delicious. When is your book coming out? Can't wait to buy it.

Nags June 14, 2008 10:53 PM  

that smoked herring looks absolutely delish!!

Swati: Sugarcraft India June 15, 2008 12:13 AM  

Dear Cynthia
The dumplings look very tempting and delicious..
The pics are amazing as ever!

Jyothsna June 15, 2008 4:51 AM  

The sauteed side looks tempting!!

Happy cook June 15, 2008 4:56 AM  

When i saw the picture, first i thought they were puris :-) then read it and founf out they were dumblings.
Never evr had them, well i guess that is the beauty or comming to your place one always learns new exciting dishes

glamah16 June 15, 2008 12:26 PM  

The Mr and I love our dumplings! The ultimate comfort food.

Ivy June 15, 2008 2:31 PM  

This dish is new to me but in your pictures they look perfect.

Pat June 15, 2008 8:54 PM  

Hi Cynthia
Your dumplings look so good!
Thank you for the "chicken in de ruff" recipe!

Hugs, Pat

Half Baked June 15, 2008 9:26 PM  

YUM your dumplings look so good!

Prajusha June 15, 2008 9:58 PM  

cynthia,
dumpling looks like indian puri :)
beautiful pics.

Nanditha Prabhu June 16, 2008 1:16 AM  

an award waiting you at satvika.

ashaan June 16, 2008 2:15 AM  

Yummy.... as usual

Asha

Ady June 16, 2008 5:23 AM  

Hi Cynthia, how are you?
Finally I'm here, now everything is under control
hugs and kisses
Ady
N.B. wonderful your recipe, I wish to have one of them!

karen June 16, 2008 7:39 PM  

Hi Cynthia:
Just came across this website from my Guyana yahoo group e-mail. Great
job.

Thanks

Big Boys Oven June 17, 2008 5:47 AM  

wow I am now hunger for dumplings! awesome!

Roopa June 17, 2008 2:29 PM  

hi Cynthia:) I love dumplings, I dont know if Momo is similar to what is called dumplings, but I loved those when I had them :) Hey I have a surprise for you in my blog:)

Shubha Ravikoti June 17, 2008 10:14 PM  

Have osmething for u in my blog dear... check out!

Elle June 18, 2008 6:22 PM  

Your duff are beautiful...I've only made the ones in soup or over chicken stew. Interesting that these are sort of like cake in that the timing and no peeking, etc. is important.

Jeena June 18, 2008 9:42 PM  

Scrumptious! Cynthia I love love dumplings so much and it is amazing to see how different cultures cook them so differently. Great post....as usual. :-D

Sailaja June 19, 2008 1:38 AM  

Hi Cynthia,
Nice Dumplings. Lovely pictures

Alka June 19, 2008 4:15 AM  

Oh gosh! I can't believe it was actually YOU who visited my blog and read it and actually left those words for me that i m gonna cherish forever!
Thanks for your kind visit,i never expected that!
And Do i need to say that the snapshots of dumplings are out of the world...as usual!

kittie June 19, 2008 8:16 AM  

Wow - soul food indeed!

Great pictures, and tempting food :)

Simply...Gluten-free June 19, 2008 9:33 AM  

Your dumplings are truly a work of art! Beautiful.

Deborah June 19, 2008 11:52 AM  

I have never made dumplings before. But these look so delicious!!

JennDZ - The Leftover Queen June 19, 2008 1:34 PM  

Looks delicious! I just love all the colors and textures! And how can you go wrong with dumplings?

David Hall June 19, 2008 4:05 PM  

Long time no hear Cynthia. Now you are talking to the king of the dumplings - I adore them! Mind, these look class. Drool.

Cheers
David

Susan from Food Blogga June 19, 2008 8:13 PM  

Oooh, I get giddy just at the thought of eating homemade dumplings.

Dhanggit June 20, 2008 6:28 AM  

oh cynthia these dumplings of yours are drop-dead gorgeous!! i can imagine the taste from here!! i've tried making dumplings a lot of times..but i never succeed in imitating the taste of that dumpling i had in beijing..really good!!
btw, i love the style of your dumpling :-)

Craft Woman June 20, 2008 12:40 PM  

Hi Cynthia they look like a picture I never eat them because they are beautiful :)

Chuck June 20, 2008 1:44 PM  

Cynthia, I want to come to your place to try this dish. Yummy Yummy Yummy!

meeso June 20, 2008 4:51 PM  

Wow, those dumplings look awesome! I can imagine eating them with all kinds of sides!!!

Asha June 21, 2008 10:27 AM  

Look at those fat dumplings! Great job Cynthia!:))

White On Rice Couple June 22, 2008 4:21 PM  

Yeah for dumplings! I love it! It's so great to know that Caribbean dumplings exist too, I never knew that!
You are certainly our window to the Caribbean world!

chefledarney June 23, 2008 8:00 PM  

What a great addition the smoked herring was. Looks wonderful.

The Culinary Chase June 26, 2008 9:04 AM  

Dumplings are something I never can have too much of! These look yumilicious! Cheers!

Laurie July 01, 2008 7:54 PM  

This recipe of the smoked herring looks fabulous..especially the one pictured with your "ground provisions". "Beautiful!"

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