Guyanese Style Bread Dumplings in Broth

Ingredients

In this Guyanese adaptation, the traditional Italian potato-based gnocchi is replaced with bread dumplings. The flavors are enhanced with Guyanese spices and herbs, giving the dish a distinct Guyanese twist. The broth is also infused with local ingredients to create a rich and flavorful base. We alse have the original recipe for Gnocchi di pane in brodo, so you can check it out.

• 4 cups (480g) bread crumbs 4 cups (480g) bread crumbs
• 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups (1.4L) vegetable broth 6 cups (1.4L) vegetable broth

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 54g, 6g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, coconut milk, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. 2.
   Shape the mixture into small dumplings, about the size of a golf ball.
3. 3.
   In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Gently drop the dumplings into the boiling broth.
4. 4.
   Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and tender.
5. 5.
   Serve the dumplings in bowls, ladling the flavorful broth over them.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Bread crumbs — Use stale bread to make the bread crumbs for a better texture. If you don't have bread crumbs, you can pulse stale bread slices in a food processor until finely ground.

Tips & Tricks

• To add more depth of flavor to the broth, you can sauté the onions and garlic before adding the vegetable broth.
• Feel free to customize the spices according to your taste preferences. You can add a pinch of chili powder for a spicy kick or adjust the amount of turmeric and cumin for a milder flavor.
• Serve the dumplings with a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top for added freshness.

Serving advice

Serve the Guyanese Style Bread Dumplings in Broth hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro. This dish is perfect as a comforting main course for lunch or dinner.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, arrange the dumplings neatly in the bowl and pour the broth over them. You can also add a drizzle of coconut milk on top for an extra touch of creaminess.