Guinea Hen Confit and Dumplings with Poached Egg | James Beard Foundation

Guinea Hen Confit and Dumplings with Poached Egg | James Beard Foundation

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Joseph Lenn’s ultra-rich riff on classic chicken and dumplings employs the French method of confit. The technique isn’t difficult, but it does take time: the pr

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Ingredients

  • 2 guinea hen leg quarters
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Leaves from 10 sprigs thyme
  • 4 cups chicken fat or duck fat, warmed to its liquid state
  • 2 medium (1 pound) Idaho potatoes, peeled
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 quarts plus 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon chicken or duck fat
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives

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