Game
Serves 4
1 medium Frying Rabbit, prepared and jointed
2 medium Onions, peeled and chopped
2 Bay leaves
3/4tsp / 3g Freshly ground black pepper
1tsp / 5g Dried Tarragon
1tsp / 5g Dried Thyme
4 large Carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
4 medium Potatoes, peeled and roughly cubed
8oz / 225g Plain ( all purpose )Flour
4oz / 115g Crumbled Suet (very cold)
Salt and pepper
2oz / 60g Fresh Parsley, washed and chopped
2tsp / 10g Baking powder
Cold water
Wipe the meat pieces and place in large casserole or Dutch oven.
Add the onion, bay leaves, pepper, salt, thyme and tarragon and cover with water, add the lid and cook over medium heat for 11/2 hours.
Tip cover as heat increases. Do not boil strongly.
Add the carrot and potatoes.
Increase heat slightly.
Replace tilted lid while you make dumplings.
Combine the flour, suet, salt and pepper, parsley and baking powder in a small bowl and mix to a soft crumb.
Add enough cold water just to pull together into a soft dough with your hands.
Do not kneed or squeeze the dough.
Divide into 6-8 small portions and drop onto the top of the gently boiling cooking liquid.
Replace lid tightly and cook 20 minutes more at a medium boil. DO NOT RAISE LID.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the dumplings and meat pieces;
Keep the dumplings and meat warm while you slightly thicken remaining liquid if required, either by adding a little flour and water or by boiling uncovered for a few minutes ( if boiling, remove carrots and potatoes with the meat ).