Smoked Duck Stew With Smoked Duck Dumplings

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil. When the oil is warm, saute/fry 4 Tbsp. minced onions, the potatoes, celery, carrots, parsnips, and turnips and saute/fry for 2 min. Add in the 1 1/2 c. of the duck meat, the tomatoes, basil, and 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic. Stir in the stock and red wine. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 to 25 min.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, beer, remaining garlic, 2 Tbsp. onions, 1/2 c. duck meat, flour and baking pwdr together. Season the batter with salt. Whisk till smooth. Turn the heat up to high under the stew. When the stew starts to bubble, place spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the stew. Cook the stew covered for 3 min or possibly till the dumplings are cooked through.
3. Ladle the stew into a large bowl. Arrange the dumplings over the stew. Garnish with green onions and crusty bread.
4. This recipe yields 4 servings.