Coconut Dumplings (Inspired by Colazsmithtv)

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1. 1
   Prepare fresh coconuts by cracking them open and draining the coconut water. Using a knife, extract the coconut meat from the shell and cut into small pieces.
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2. 2
   Add water to the grated coconut and squeeze the mixture firmly by hand or using cheesecloth to extract the coconut milk. Strain and repeat the process with additional water to extract more milk.
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   Wash and dice the onion, red, green, and yellow bell peppers, scotch bonnet pepper, and green onion into small pieces.
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   Pour the extracted coconut milk into a large pot and bring to a boil on high heat. Add the Maggi chicken seasoning powder and all the diced vegetables (onion, bell peppers, scotch bonnet, green onion, and thyme).
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   Prepare the pumpkin by peeling and cutting it into pieces. Blend the pumpkin until smooth without adding too much water, as the pumpkin naturally contains sufficient moisture.
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   Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add the blended pumpkin puree and knead until a smooth, soft dough forms. If the dough is too soft, gradually add small amounts of flour until reaching the desired consistency.
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   Divide the dough into portions and shape each piece using your hands into oval or round dumplings by rolling and pressing, similar to traditional Jamaican dumpling-making technique.
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   Once the coconut milk broth comes to a rolling boil, carefully add the shaped dumplings one by one into the pot. Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium.
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   After 15 minutes of cooking, uncover and taste the broth. Add sea salt and additional Maggi seasoning powder to taste if needed. If the broth begins to boil over, remove some of the coconut milk to prevent spillage.
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    Turn the dumplings over using a wooden spoon to ensure even cooking. Continue simmering on medium to medium-low heat for approximately 20–40 minutes, until the broth reduces and thickens into a gravy-like sauce and the dumplings absorb the coconut flavor.
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    Once the dumplings are fully cooked and the broth has thickened into a rich, gravy-like consistency, serve in bowls. Enjoy alongside fried chicken or your preferred main dish.
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