Easy Jamaican Chicken Foot Soup With Dumplings (Spinners)
A classic soup throughout Caribbeans, this spicy Jamaican chicken foot soup is easy to prepare and is made with wheat or cornmeal dumplings also known as spinners.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR JAMAICAN CHICKEN FEET SOUP:
- 2 pounds chicken feet cleaned and trimmed
- 1 large onion chopped finely
- 1 small chayote choko, cut into cubes
- 3 large yellow or white potatoes peeled and cubed into small pieces
- 2 medium yams cut into chunks
- 3 stalks scallion chopped
- 1 pound squash or pumpkin cut into small cubes (optional)
- 2 green Scotch bonnet pepper
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon chili seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 cups water for soup
- 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley or thyme for garnish
INGREDIENTS FOR JAMAICAN BOILED DUMPLINGS:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal or whole wheat flour
- a pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup of water
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN CHICKEN FEET SOUP?
- In your pot pour 8 cups of water then add smashed garlic cloves and salt.
- Once the water starts boiling add in the prepared chicken feet.
- Keep a close eye and when the feet are tender add squash or pumpkin and let cook for around 20 minutes.
- Put in the dumplings and the rest of the ingredients then cook for 20 minutes while covered.
- Let simmer at medium-low heat while covered till the soup becomes thick and ensure all the vegetables are cooked.
- Serve hot and garnish with cilantro, parsley to thyme.
HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN BOILED SPINNERS (DUMPLINGS)?
- Mix the two flours and add salt. Slowly add water while you make the dough with your fingers.
- Knead with the heel of your palm for around 3-4 minutes. It should be tangy but slightly stiff but not too sticky.
- Make golf sized balls about 1/2 ounce each using the dough and then flatten them with your hands and put them in your soup.
