LAMB CHILI WITH MASA HARINA DUMPLINGS
Steps:
- Make chili:
- Simmer dried chiles in 2 cups water, covered, in a 2-quart heavy saucepan until very soft, about 20 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking liquid, then drain in a colander. Stem chiles (do not remove seeds), then purée in a blender with reserved cooking liquid until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Force purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Reserve purée.
- Pat lamb dry, then sprinkle with pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Heat 2 tablespoons lard in a 6-quart wide heavy pot or a 3-inch-deep straight-sided skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown lamb in 4 batches (without crowding), turning occasionally, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add remaining tablespoon lard to pot, then cook onion, garlic, bay leaves, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cumin and oregano and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Stir in reserved chile purée and chipotles and simmer, stirring frequently and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, 5 minutes. Add lamb along with any juices accumulated in bowl and remaining 3 cups water, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lamb is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
- Make dumplings:
- Stir together masa harina, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Blend in lard pieces with a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, stirring just until dough is moistened (do not overmix).
- Skim fat off chili and discard bay leaves, then drop 8 or 9 heaping tablespoons of dough onto simmering chili, about 2 inches apart. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer, covered, until tops of dumplings are dry to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.
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nejhom rat
[email protected]Overall, this is a great chili recipe. It's easy to make, flavorful, and hearty. I will definitely be making it again.
Tabasom Taha
[email protected]The dumplings were a bit too doughy for my taste, but the chili itself was delicious.
Milk
[email protected]This chili is a bit too bland for my taste. I like my chili to have a bit more spice.
Da DestroyerA
[email protected]I love that this chili is made with masa harina. It gives it a unique flavor that I really enjoy.
Thoria Manuel
[email protected]This chili is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a great freezer meal.
Amida Salima
[email protected]I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Watan DMP
[email protected]This chili is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing.
SB BIMAN BASU
[email protected]I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Waqas Vicky
[email protected]This chili is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the dumplings are a nice addition.
Loli Pop
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the masa harina dumplings, but they were actually really good. They added a nice texture to the chili.
Md Emon Molla
[email protected]This chili was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chili he's ever had.
Kawthar Atrous
[email protected]The dumplings were a bit too dense for my taste, but the chili itself was delicious.
Marvin Billingsley
[email protected]I love the combination of lamb and masa harina in this chili. It's a unique and delicious dish that I'll definitely be making again.
loagan jake
[email protected]This chili is now my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Ghazanfer raheel
[email protected]I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and the dumplings were a big hit.
dmcloz
[email protected]The chili was easy to make and the dumplings were a fun twist. My kids loved them!
Amariana Ray
[email protected]This lamb chili was a hit with my family! The masa harina dumplings were a unique and delicious addition, and the chili had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.