Jamaican Red Pea Soup with Oxtail and Dumplings

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:02:52 GMT

Step 1

Place the kidney beans into a pan or bowl add in two chopped spring onions and four cloves of garlic and cover in water, allow to soak overnight.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the kidney beans and place them into a large pot.

Step 3

Add the oxtail to the same pot and bring it to a boil.

Step 4

Once boiling reduce the heat to a simmer for 45mins

Step 5

For the dumplings add the flour and corn flour to a bowl along with a tsp of salt and mix.

Step 6

Slowly add in the water and mix until a dough is formed.

Step 7

Once the dough is formed cover it with a damp cloth for 10 minutes.

Step 8

After 10 minutes removed the dough and cut it into 8 equal pieces, roll each piece into a ball and then flatter to form a circle. Press in the centres to create a dent in the centre.

Step 9

Stir the beans and oxtail.

Step 10

Check the kidney beans if they are soft add in the coconut milk, chopped spring onions, thyme, sweet potatoes and scotch bonnet. Ensure there is enough liquid in the pot to cover all the ingredients and allow it to simmer for 20 mins.

Step 11

Remove the scotch bonnet and thyme.

Step 12

Add in the stock cube and chopped maris piper potatoes allow to simmer for another 20 mins.

Step 13

When the meat starts to fall from the bone it's ready to serve.

Step 14

Plate and serve.

Step 15

Lick you're lips and enjoy

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