GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #75 | Page 68

CARAVAN CUISINE WITH JAVIER DUHARTE

DIVING INTO DUMPLINGS

THESE GOLDEN SYRUP DUMPLINGS WITH SULTANAS ARE A TREAT YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY WILL LOVE .

INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH
• 2 cups of self raising flour
• 30 grams of butter
• Half a cup of milk
• 3 tablespoons of golden syrup
• Half a cup of sultanas
INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE
• 2 cups of water
• 30 grams of butter
• 3 / 4 cup of golden syrup
• Half a cup of brown sugar
METHOD
1 . Rub butter and flour with finger tips until it resembles bread crumbs and then pour in the milk . Add the golden syrup and the sultanas , and mix it with a knife until it forms a dough .
2 . Flour a board and transfer the dough onto the board , and then give the mixture a quick knead and pat down .
3 . Then , cut it into small sections with a knife , giving yourself about nine pieces , which you can then roll into balls , and set aside .
4 . For the sauce , place the butter in a hot pan . As it melts , add the sugar and stir , and then add golden syrup and the water , stirring gently until it comes to the boil .
5 . Turn the pan to a low heat and add the dumplings , spreading them evenly around the pan .
6 . Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 10-12 minutes . Halfway through , turn them over and leave simmering for the rest of the time .
7 . Finally , uncover the pot and let simmer for about three minutes , until the sauce thickens , spooning sauce on top . Serve with ice cream or thickened cream .
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