**Bonnie's Corn Dumplings: A Southern Classic with a Twist**
In the realm of Southern comfort food, few dishes evoke nostalgia and warmth quite like Bonnie's Corn Dumplings. This classic recipe, passed down through generations, combines the sweet, earthy flavors of fresh corn with a savory, slightly tangy filling, all wrapped in a tender, fluffy dumpling dough. Served alongside a hearty bowl of soup or stew, these dumplings offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you back to simpler times.
This article presents a comprehensive guide to creating Bonnie's Corn Dumplings, featuring three variations that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. The traditional recipe stays true to the original, using simple ingredients like cornmeal, flour, eggs, and buttermilk to create a classic Southern dumpling. For those seeking a vegan alternative, a plant-based version swaps out the eggs and buttermilk for almond milk and flaxseed, delivering a equally flavorful and satisfying dumpling. And for those with a sweet tooth, a dessert variation transforms the dumplings into a delightful treat, filled with sweet corn and a touch of cinnamon and sugar.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article provides clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure your corn dumplings turn out perfect every time. From preparing the dough to shaping and cooking the dumplings, each step is explained in detail, leaving no room for doubt. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or steamer, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
CORN DUMPLINGS
Cornmeal and kernel corn give a double dose of harvest flavor to the soft dumplings. I serve them with chicken and gravy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8-9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine cornmeal, salt and water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until very thick. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in corn, butter, onion and pepper; let stand for 3 minutes. Add egg; mix well. In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour and baking powder. Add to cornmeal mixture; beat well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in remaining flour to lightly coat. In a Dutch oven or kettle, bring broth to a boil. Add dumplings. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).
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BONNIE'S CORN DUMPLINGS
Want a real treat to wake up your stews and soups? Try these delicious corn dumplings! Enjoy!
Provided by BonniE ! @ReikiHealsTheSoul
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup of water. Whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in one beaten egg. Stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with one teaspoon baking powder, and a shake or two of black coarse ground pepper. Beat well. You want a sturdy dough, but not too stiff, add a splash of water if it won't let you mix it easily.
- Fold in the drained corn, mix well.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the boiling soup, don't let soup stop boiling. Lower the heat to simmer, cover with a tight lid, cook 12 to 15 minutes until done. No peeking!
- Cook's Tip: You can add different spices to these dumplings to compliment whatever dish you are cooking. Some suggestions are sage, dill, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, etc. Enjoy!
CORN DUMPLINGS
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine milk and vinegar in a small glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside.
- Combine the cornmeal, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Add the soured milk and beat until smooth. Set aside for 45 minutes.
- Pour the pork broth into a large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat. Drop 12 large tablespoonfuls of the batter into the simmering broth. Cover. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the dumplings are light and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Divide among 4 bowls and serve with the mustard greens.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 894 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl place the cornmeal, flour, grated carrot and salt. Mix these ingredients until blended together. Make a well in the cornmeal mixture and add water, knead until the dough is firm to the touch. Cover the bowl with a cloth or tea towel and set aside. Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat. Add the butter and let melt. Once butter has melted add the thyme, pimento peppers, grated carrot, vegetable stock, tomato paste, coconut milk, Angostura bitters and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling reduce heat to medium, place the dumplings into the pot cover. Cook for 15 minutes. The dumplings will rise to the surface when they are done. To Plate: Pour this delicious concoction into bowls and serve.
BONNIE'S CHINESE PORK ROAST AND DUMPLINGS
I was craving Chinese food, so I thought I would try my hand at making a pork roast with all my favorite Asian flavors. I also wanted to make it in the crockpot. I paired the roast with steamed white rice, vegetables and pork dumplings. It turned out really good, and I am happy to share this recipe with my JAP friends! ...
Provided by BonniE !
Categories Roasts
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Wash and prepare the carrots and onions and place in the bottom of the crockpot and pour one can of vegetable broth over the vegetables. Add grated ginger, cilantro and garlic to the vegetables. Add mushrooms to the vegetables if desired.
- 2. Place the meat on top of the vegetables. You may brown the meat if you wish. I chose not to. Pour 1/2 cup of soy sauce over the meat. Sprinkle the top with 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Sprinkle the Chinese 5 spice powder and the red pepper flakes evenly over the top of the meat, then do the same with the brown sugar. The meat will not be covered with liquid. (Don't wash off the spices or sugar) Cook on high about 4 hours, and low 1 to 2 hours. Test with meat thermometer. Time will depend on your crockpot and size of the roast. You don't want to overcook the meat. You want it just done enough so it will be firm enough to slice, or it will fall apart. Add the snow peas in the last hour of cooking.
- 3. Fry 14 frozen dumplings (or pot stickers) in a little olive oil and sesame oil until golden brown, add 2/3 cup of water and put the lid on to steam them according to package directions. Set aside.
- 4. Remove the meat to a platter and slice it in thick slices.
- 5. Push the vegetables to the side of the crockpot and carefully put the cooked dumplings in the juices. Handle them carefully so as not to tear them. Then add the sliced pork. Let the dumplings and meat rest in the juices about 10 minutes on low to warm up and absorb the flavors, then serve immediately. Serve the sliced pork with the dumplings, white rice and the vegetables from the crockpot. Garnish with chopped onions.
- 6. Dinner is served! Enjoy!
CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS
Make and share this Cornmeal Dumplings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Luvs 2 Cook
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 8 dumplings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare dumplings while turnip greens are cooking.
- Slowly stir cornmeal and salt into boiling water.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes, remove from heat and let cool.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder.
- Dissolve baking soda into sour milk.
- Alternately add flour and milk to cornmeal.
- Then add the egg and beat the mixture for 1 minute.
- Drop by spoonfuls on top of turnip greens. Cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- To serve remove dumplings with slotted spoon to a deep serving platter. Drain the greens and arrange on serving platter. Pour the pot likker over the dumplings. Enjoy.
PORK DUMPLINGS
These tasty treats make a perfect appetizer or you can serve them as a main dish. For a main dish count on about 15 dumplings per person. Serve with hoisin sauce, hot Chinese-style mustard and toasted sesame seeds.
Provided by Lorna
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the pork, ginger, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg and cabbage. Stir until well mixed.
- Place 1 heaping teaspoon of pork filling onto each wonton skin. Moisten edges with water and fold edges over to form a triangle shape. Roll edges slightly to seal in filling. Set dumplings aside on a lightly floured surface until ready to cook.
- To Cook: Steam dumplings in a covered bamboo or metal steamer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 751.5 calories, Carbohydrate 81.1 g, Cholesterol 128.9 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1448.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
CORN CHOWDER WITH DUMPLINGS
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the broth, corn, potatoes, cream, chipotle pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes. , For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and cheese just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering chowder. , Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dumplings will taste. This is especially true for the corn, which should be sweet and plump.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the dumplings tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the dumplings rest before cooking: This will allow the dough to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients and will also help to prevent the dumplings from falling apart when they are cooked.
- Cook the dumplings in a well-seasoned skillet: A well-seasoned skillet will help to prevent the dumplings from sticking and will also give them a nice golden brown crust.
- Serve the dumplings hot: Dumplings are best served hot, right out of the skillet. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, vinegar, or chili sauce.
Conclusion:
Bonnie's corn dumplings are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their simple ingredients and straightforward cooking instructions, these dumplings are a perfect addition to any meal. Whether you are serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Bonnie's corn dumplings are sure to be a hit.
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