Braised Lamb Shanks With Chilli Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 frenched lamb shanks
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 orange, juice and zest of
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Chilli Dumplings

• 2 cups self-raising flour
• 2 teaspoons dried chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large pan to medium heat, add lamb shanks 3 at a time and brown on all sides. Remove from pan and put in a larger casserole dish.

3. 3

   Add the onion and garlic to pan, cook for 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the zest, juice, rosemary, stock, wine and tomato paste, stir to combine.

5. 5

   Bring slowly to the boil, boil for 2 minutes, reduce to a simmer.

6. 6

   Pour the orange juice mixture over the lamb shanks, cover and cook in oven for 2 hours.

7. 7

   Uncover, spoon on the chilli dumpling mixture, cover and return to oven.

8. 8

   Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the dumplings are well risen.

9. 9

   To make the chilli dumplings.

10. 10

    Sift the flour into a mixing bowl, add the chilli and salt, stir to combine. Make a well in the centre, pour in the buttermilk, stir with a table knife until a soft dough forms.