Mom's Chicken and Dumplings (Bott Boi) Recipe

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Mom's Chicken and Dumplings (Bott Boi)
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Directions:

  1. In a 6 quart pot, simmer the chicken and 1/2 of the celery in 2 quarts of water for 1 hour or 'til tender.
  2. Remove the bones and discard. Set the meat aside.
  3. Add water to the pot enough to make 3 1/2 quarts. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add tomatoes (If you chose, Mom didn't), celery, bouillon, and saffron. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Prepare dumplings.
  6. Beat eggs and water in a large bowl.
  7. Gradually add flour, mixing with a whisk 'til it thickens.
  8. Switch to a spoon and mix 'til a soft dough forms.
  9. Turn out on a floured board, knead for 1-2 minute.
  10. Divide into 3 parts.
  11. Roll out to about 3/16 of an inch thick.
  12. Cut into strips 1/2 X 1 inch with a floured knife or a pizza wheel.
  13. Drop these 2 or 3 at a time into the chicken broth, stirring gently as you go.
  14. Cook 'til tender about 15 minutes.
  15. Add chicken meat. Cook 'til heated through.
  16. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1292.44 Kcal (5411 kJ)
Calories from fat 601.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.83g 103%
Cholesterol 391.62mg 131%
Sodium 2722.49mg 113%
Potassium 824.63mg 18%
Total Carbs 100.45g 33%
Sugars 0.53g 2%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g 45%
Protein 68.73g 137%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 16%
Iron 9.9mg 55%
Calcium 355.3mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 251.44 Kcal (1053 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 103%
Cholesterol 76.19mg 131%
Sodium 529.65mg 113%
Potassium 160.43mg 18%
Total Carbs 19.54g 33%
Sugars 0.1g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 45%
Protein 13.37g 137%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 16%
Iron 1.9mg 55%
Calcium 69.1mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.6
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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