Yield: 4 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 100 grams | Self-raising flour |
| 50 grams | Shredded suet |
| 2 tablespoons | Chopped fresh thyme |
| 2 tablespoons | Chopped fresh parsley |
| 120 millilitres | Cold water for dough |
| 1¾ litre | Hot vegetable stock |
| 4 \N | Rashers streaky bacon; derinded |
| 2 \N | Chicken breasts; skin removed |
| ¼ teaspoon | Paprika |
| 1 tablespoon | Plain flour |
| \N \N | Salt and ground black pepper |
| 1 tablespoon | Olive oil |
| 1 large | Carrot; sliced |
| 1 \N | Stick celery; chopped |
| 2 \N | Leeks; sliced |
| 1½ tablespoon | Dijon mustard |
| 50 grams | Frozen petit pois |
| 3 tablespoons | Double cream |
| \N \N | Fresh thyme to garnish |
FOR THE DUMPLINGS
FOR THE CHICKEN
1 For the Dumplings: In a large bowl mix together the flour, suet, fresh parsley and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Gradually add enough cold water to make a dough about 120ml/4fl oz, mixing together well with a fork.
2 Bring 1⅕ litres/2 pints hot stock to the boil in a large saucepan.
Divide the mixture into 12 pieces, flour your hands and roll each into 2cm/ ¾" balls. Place the dumplings in the hot stock and leave to simmer covered for 10 minutes.
3 For the Stew: Roughly chop the bacon and cut the chicken in half lengthways, and then into 4cm/1½" cubes.
4 Combine the paprika, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken and toss well, shaking off any excess. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish or saucepan and add the bacon.
5 Cook gently for a minute, add the chicken and cook for another minute until starting to brown.
6 Add the carrot, celery, leeks and seasoning and cook for a minute, stirring frequently until the vegetables are slightly tinged brown and beginning to soften. Pour over the chicken stock, cover and leave to simmer for a minute.
7 Stir in the mustard, peas, cream and season well to taste. Cover and simmer for about 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is thickened.
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