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To make the dough, bring the water to a boil.
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In a large stainless-steel bowl, combine the flour and salt.
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Slowly add the boiling water in 1/4 cup increments, mixing with chopsticks until a ball is formed and the dough is no longer too hot to handle.
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All the water may not be needed.
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Knead the dough on a floured work surface until it becomes smooth and elastic, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Form the dough into a ball, return it to the bowl, and cover it with a damp cloth.
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Allow the dough to rest for 1 hour.
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To form the wrappers, add more flour to the work surface.
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Divide the dough in half.
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Shape 1 portion into a log and roll it back and forth under your palms to make a thin sausage shape measuring about 1-inch in diameter.
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Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
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One by one, stand each piece on end, flatten the piece with your palm, and rollout to form a circular wrapper about 3 inches in diameter and 1/16-inch thick.
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Repeat with the remaining dough.
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To fill the dumplings, place about 1/2 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper.
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Avoid getting filling on the edges of the wrapper, which would prevent proper sealing.
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Place another wrapper on top pressing down around filling to remove excess air.
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Crimp the edges together.
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Continue with remaining filling and wrappers.
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For the filling: In a food processor, puree the chicken until smooth then add the goose liver, foie gras and egg and puree until smooth again.
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Do not over puree as it could break the filling.
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Remove from processor and fold in the chives.
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Season.
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Steam dumplings in a steamer or steamer basket for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.
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Remove and keep warm until serving.
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Meanwhile, in a medium non-reactive saucepan, coat lightly with oil and caramelize the shallots.
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Deglaze with both vinegars and reduce by 80 percent.
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Add honey and check for seasoning.
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Keep at room temperature.
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PLATING Zig-zag syrup on a plate and top with dumplings.
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BEVERAGE Brut Rose Champagne, Schramsberg