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Eva Gabor's Chicken Paprikas And Dumplings

Here's how you make Eva Gabor's Chicken Paprikas And Dumplings
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 60m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 2 cups onions, finely chopped
  • 1 whole(3 pounds) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 cup tomato, peeled , coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sweet hungarian paprika, heaping
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt,to taste
  • 1/4 ounce sour cream,(2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon cold water
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, cored , thinly sliced
  • 1/4 ounce heavy cream,(2 tablespoons)
  • Dumpling:
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons lard
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Chicken:

  • Step 2: Melt the lard in a Dutch oven over moderately high heat.

  • Step 3: Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring often.

  • Step 4: Add the chicken and tomatoes,(big one), cover and cook for 10 minutes.

  • Step 5: Stir in the paprika, chicken stock, salt.

  • Step 6: Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover again, and cook for 2 minutes.

  • Step 7: Remove the lid, increase the heat to moderately high and let the liquid evaporate.

  • Step 8: Brown the chicken in the residual fat, but do not let it burn.

  • Step 9: Remove the chicken pieces to a platter and keep warm.

  • Step 10: Reduce the heat to moderately low and add the sour cream, flour and cold water to the Dutch oven

  • Step 11: Stir until smooth.

  • Step 12: Add the green pepper, replace the chicken (and juices) and season with salt to taste.

  • Step 13: Reduce the heat to low, cover again, and cook for 10 minutes. (Or until chicken is done to your liking)

  • Step 14: Stir in the cream just before serving.

  • Step 15: Dumplings:

  • Step 16: Combine the egg, lard, water and salt in a large mixing bowl.

  • Step 17: Mix in the flour just enough to give the dough an even texture.

  • Step 18: Set aside and let rest for 10 minutes.

  • Step 19: Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan.

  • Step 20: Drop the dumplings by large spoonfuls into the stock.

  • Step 21: Reduce the heat to moderate, cover and cook until firm, about 15 minutes.(don't uncover pan)

  • Step 22: Lift the dumplings out with a slotted spoon.

  • Step 23: Serve on side of chicken

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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