Things You'll Need:
- 3 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
- 2 Tbsp minced shallots
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- White parts of 3 thin scallions, chopped (reserve green parts for dumplings)
- 3 Tbsp grated ginger
- 2 Tbsp grated orange zest
- 3 tsp ground star anise
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 3/4 cup pomegranate arils (I used Pom Wonderful Fresh Pomegranates)
- DUMPLINGS:
- 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
- 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Green parts of 3 thin scallions, cut into fine shreds (about 2 Tbsp)
- Water
- GARNISH:
- Chopped cilantro
- Grated orange zest
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Step 1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir, using a wooden spoon, until sugar darkens just slightly. Turn heat to high, add the chicken pieces, and stir well to coat. Cook chicken for a few minutes until the outside of the chicken pieces turn opaque.
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Step 2
Reduce heat to medium-high and add the shallots, garlic, scallion, ginger, orange zest, and star anise. Cook, stirring, for a few minutes until shallots and garlic have softened a bit.
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Step 3
Add the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and pomegranate juice. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to simmer. After 30 minutes, stir in the pomegranate arils and return to simmer.
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Step 4
After adding the pomegranate arils, prepare the dumplings: toast the sesame seeds in a heavy pan over medium high heat until lightly colored, stirring regularly so they toast evenly. Allow them to cool slightly and coarsely crush them in a mortal or spice grinder.
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Step 5
In a mixing bowl, combine the seeds, flour, salt, and scallions, and gradually add enough water to make a soft, wet dough (you want it soft enough to dollop with a spoon.)
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Step 6
While the chicken is simmering, drop large spoonfuls (about 2-3 tablespoons) of the dough onto the surface of the sauce, then allow to steam (without removing cover) until dumplings are cooked through (about 7-10 minutes, depending on size.)
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Step 7
Serve the “chicken & dumplings” immediately, sprinkled with chopped cilantro and additional orange zest. Serves 4 - 5. Enjoy!













Comments
Scarlett9284 said
on 11/27/2008 Another delicious recipe! Thanks!