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Dombrés

Small dumplings made from flour dough boiled in water, then served in a spiced tomato sauce with salted fish. A popular and economical dish from Martinique, dombrés are soft and eaten as a one-pot meal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt, then gradually add the lukewarm water until you have a soft dough.
  2. Knead for 5 minutes, then divide the dough into walnut-sized balls and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Soak the salted fish for a few hours, changing the water, then flake it.
  4. In a large saucepan, sauté the onion, garlic and deseeded chili in the oil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Add the tomatoes, thyme and flaked fish, then simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
  6. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and drop in the dough balls, cooking them for 10 to 12 minutes at a rolling boil.
  7. Drain the dombrés, then add them to the tomato sauce and let them soak up the flavour for 5 minutes over low heat.
  8. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot, sprinkled with parsley.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the salted fish with bacon bits or red beans for a fish-free version.

Using what's available here. Salted fish can be swapped for canned tuna or smoked herring from the supermarket.

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