Braised Lamb Shanks With Chilli Dumplings Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
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. Add the onion and garlic to pan, cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the zest, juice, rosemary, stock, wine and tomato paste, stir to combine.
5. Bring slowly to the boil, boil for 2 minutes, reduce to a simmer.
6. Pour the orange juice mixture over the lamb shanks, cover and cook in oven for 2 hours.
7. Uncover, spoon on the chilli dumpling mixture, cover and return to oven.
8. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the dumplings are well risen.
9. To make the chilli dumplings.
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.