Crab and Dumplings

Method

Make the dumplings by mixing flour and salt, then add water gradually to form a stiff dough; knead well and divide into 12 equal balls, flattening each slightly. Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onions and garlic until softened, then add crab pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to colour. Add chopped tomatoes, thyme, and whole Scotch bonnet pepper, stirring well, then pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling, carefully drop the dumplings into the pot one by one, allowing them to cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until they float and are cooked through. Simmer for a further 10-12 minutes until the crab is tender and the dumplings are fully cooked, then season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot in bowls with the cooking liquid.