Anasazi Bean Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings

Directions

1. 1

   Ingredients 1 1/2 cup anasazi beans 3 cup water 2 cup onions, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 1/2 cup carrots, sliced 1 each kombu, 7" strip

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until beans and vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes

3. 3

   Remove kombu, slice into bite-size pieces and return to kettle

4. 4

   Stir in vinegar and tamari

5. 5

   While the stew is cooking, prepare the dumpling dough (below)

6. 6

   Bring stew to a slow boil over medium heat and drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto surface of stew

7. 7

   Cover and cook for 10 minutes

8. 8

   Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl