Lamb Stew With Dumplings Recipe

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• STEP 1.1 cut 2 lb lamb shoulder or leg, into 1 ½ inch pieces.

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• STEP 2.2 add the pieces of lamb to a pot of boiling water and par boil for 1 to 2 minutes to remove impurities. Remove from the water and drain. Keep aside the lamb. Discard the water.

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• STEP 3.1 preheat a wok on medium heat and add 2 lb chopped lamb pieces with bone.

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• STEP 4.2 sear on each side for 2 to 3 minutes.

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• STEP 5.3 add 2 tsp black pepper powder, ½ tsp salt and mix. Stir fry till the lamb is well seared.

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• STEP 6.4 transfer the seared lamb pieces to a slow cooker and add 8 cups of water. (depending on the capacity of the slow cooker). The water should cover the lamb.

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• STEP 7.5 add 3 large slices of ginger, 1 to 2 tbsp chopped garlic, 2 carrots chopped in big chunks, 1 red pepper cut in large chunks, 2 stalks of celery cut in big chunks, 1 tsp black pepper powder, 1 tbsp salt, 3 potatoes cut into large chunks, 2 tbsp soy sauce and mix well.

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• STEP 8.6 cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 6 hours. Or adjust the timing to cook till the meat is tender.

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• STEP 9.7 at the last 30 minutes add 1 cup halved button mushrooms.

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• STEP 10.8 for the dumplings, in a bowl add 1 cup flour , ½ tsp salt, 1 ¾ tsp baking powder and stir.

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• STEP 11.9 add ½ cup water in batches, stirring continuously. Add 2 tbsp butter and continue to mix with a ladle till the flour comes together to make a loose sticky dough.

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• STEP 12.10 when the stew has been cooking for about 3 ½ hours spoon the dumpling batter into the stew. The given quantities will make 9 large dumplings.

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• STEP 13.11 cover and continue to cook. After 15 minutes turn the dumplings over.

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• STEP 14.12 keep a check on the lamb.

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• STEP 15.13 when the meat is cooked and tender, mix 4 to 5 tbsp of cornstarch with 3/4 cup of water to make a smooth mixture.

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• STEP 16.14 add this cornstarch water to the stew and stir till the stew thickens.

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• STEP 17.15 then check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

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• STEP 18.16 lamb stew with dumplings is ready.