Amadombolo – Steamed Dumplings

AMADOMBOLO – STEAMED DUMPLINGS 

Soft, fluffy Amadombolo dumplings are a traditional South African comfort food, perfect for soaking up rich stews and gravies. This hearty dish is beloved for its simplicity, versatility, and ability to turn any stew into a filling, satisfying meal.

INGREDIENTS

• 500 g (4 cups) cake flour
• 10 g (2 tsp) salt
• 10 g (2 tsp) sugar
• 10 g (2 tsp) instant dry yeast
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) cooking oil
• 250 ml (1 cup) warm water
• 250 ml (1 cup) warm milk

STEP-BY-STEP COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
2. Add warm water, warm milk, and oil gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough and divide into medium-sized balls.
6. Place the dumplings into a greased, heatproof bowl or directly on top of simmering stew.
7. Cover tightly with a lid and steam for 30–40 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
8. Serve hot with your favorite stew or gravy.

HELPFUL COOKING TIPS

• Ensure liquids are warm, not hot, to activate yeast properly.
• For extra flavor, replace water with chicken stock.
• Do not lift the lid while steaming, as this will cause dumplings to collapse.
• Brush dumplings lightly with butter after steaming for a richer taste.
• If cooking directly in stew, make sure the stew has enough liquid to create steam.

PREP TIME

• 15 minutes

COOKING TIME

• 40 minutes

TOTAL TIME

• 55 minutes

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

• Calories: ~220 kcal
• Carbohydrates: ~45 g
• Protein: ~7 g
• Fat: ~3 g
• Fiber: ~2 g

DIETARY TAGS

• Vegetarian
• Nut-free
• Dairy-containing (due to milk)

ALLERGEN INFORMATION

• Contains gluten (flour)
• Contains dairy (milk)