Hearty Yam and Plantain Dumplings
Satisfying dumplings of spiced yellow yam and plantain, with a creamy, tangy heart of palm dipping sauce. Perfect as a side, or a vegetarian main course.
A dippable dumpling delight
“Normally there’s an element of nostalgia to comfort food, but this isn’t a traditional dish or a childhood favorite. It’s just a lot of flavors I adore packed into one dish. I’m especially fond of the balance between the slightly sweet dumplings and the tangy cream sauce.”
-Adriana Urbina
Spices in this Recipe Card
Ceylon Cinnamon
Slightly savory, floral and woodsy, with a delicate quality. Its subtle flavor brings added authenticity to Mexican, Indian, and Southeast Asian dishes.
The source of cinnamon was kept secret until the 1500s, though folks had their guesses. Aristotle believed it was brought to the known world by giant birds, who used the spice to build their nests.
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Adriana Urbina
Adriana Urbina is a Venezuelan chef, entrepreneur and women’s advocate who believes cooking is a form of self-expression that elevates the human spirit and brings people together. She is the founder of Tepuy, a global series of pop-up dinners and virtual events. A three-time winner of Chopped, Adriana was previously Executive Chef at the James Beard-award winning NYC eatery De Maria.
I’ve always looked forward to waking up because I absolutely love breakfast!!! When I was a kid we used to have a big delicious breakfast all together and it was the best time of the day.
Juniper. I think it gives a very special piney flavor with hints of citrus. If you've had gin before, you'll recognize the distinct taste of juniper.
Quality prosciutto, bread, a good selection of funky cheeses, lots of different fruits and vegetables, chips and guacamole, and roasted nuts.
All the spice, twice as nice
(Because bulk isn't always bettter)
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