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Immiaq (boiled dumplings)

Simple dough dumplings poached in boiling water, with a tender, springy texture. They are served as a side to meats or in soups in Greenland.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

248 kcal per serving

Protein
8.5 g
Carbohydrates
42.5 g
of which sugars
0.9 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
2.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add the oil, then the warm water little by little, kneading until you have a smooth, supple dough.
  3. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes, covered with a tea towel.
  4. Shape small dumplings the size of a walnut with your hands.
  5. Bring a large pan of salted water or stock to the boil, then gently drop in the dumplings.
  6. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
  7. Drain and serve hot, with a little melted butter if you like.

Variations and tips

In soup. Keep the dumplings in the cooking stock and serve them with the hot broth.

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Original Ecomely recipe.