Fried Protein Dumplings

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Samantha (@chefsamantha)

A delicious and protein-packed dumpling recipe, perfect for a snack or side dish.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
30min
Fried Protein Dumplings recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = dumplings)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2cups
    all-purpose flour or oatmeal flour
  • 1/2cup
    cornmeal
  • 2tbsp
    protein powder
  • 2tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1tbsp
    onion powder
  • 4tbsp
    nutritional yeast
  • salt to taste
  • cayenne pepper (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1cup
    coconut milk
  • 2tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2tbsp
    olive oil or coconut oil

For Frying

  • vegetable oil for frying

How to make Fried Protein Dumplings

Prepare the Dough

  1. Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.

  2. Combine softened butter with olive oil in a separate bowl.

  3. Add the dry ingredients to the butter and oil mixture and mix well.

  4. Add coconut milk and mix & knead until smooth.

    Step 1.1: Add coconut milk and mix & knead until smooth
  5. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Fry the Dumplings

  1. Roll the dough into small balls.

    Step 2.1: Roll the dough into small balls
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

  3. Fry the dumplings until golden brown.

    Step 2.1: Fry the dumplings until golden brown

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.

  2. If you eat eggs, add two whisked egg for extra protein or use in place of the protein powder.

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I have come to accept that a vegetarian diet guarantes me the healthiest lifestyle for the best long-term health benefits.