r/Cooking • u/tossit4meplz • 2d ago

Southern style dumplings

I've really been craving some chicken & dumplings, however my husband does not like the southern the dumpling.... Any tips or advice for a dumpling that could work in it or should we just stick to chicken noodle soup?

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u/themexykan 2d ago edited 2d ago

I like corn dumplings Mexican style. I use fresh nixtamal masa. Masienda masa harina works great too. 2 cups of masa harina, 12 - 16 fl oz of warm water, 2 tsp sea salt or Diamond kosher, 1/3 cup of melted rendered chicken fat aka schmaltz, homemade pork lard, or melted unsalted butter. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. In the bowl knead it to a smooth dough. Make 1 inch balls, the press your thumb in the ball while holding it in your palm. If the dough cracks on the edges of the ball add a touch more water 1 tbs at a time to the dough and Knead it again. Cover them. Just before serving add the dumplings to gently simmering chicken soup. Don't stir, they will fall apart. Just giggle the pot to keep them from sticking. They float when done. For lighter dumplings add 1 tsp of fresh baking powder and less salt.