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Aromatic Afghan Ashak Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Name: Aromatic Afghan Ashak Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Salt, ½ teaspoon; Warm water, ¾ cup; Leeks, finely chopped, 1 cup; Scallions, finely chopped, 1 cup; Cilantro, minced, 1 teaspoon; Ground coriander, ½ teaspoon; Salt and pepper, To taste; Plain Greek yogurt, 2 cups; Garlic, minced, 3 cloves; Fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons; Salt, ½ teaspoon; Ground beef, 200g; Tomato puree, 1 cup; Paprika, 1 teaspoon; Ground cumin, ½ teaspoon; Salt and pepper, To taste

These delectable Afghan Ashak dumplings are packed with leek and scallion filling, steamed to perfection, and served with a rich garlic yogurt sauce.

4.5(234 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 22, 2025

Aromatic Afghan Ashak Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dumpling Wrappers

For the Dumpling Filling

For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce

For the Tomato Meat Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 483 kcal
Protein: 23.05 g
Carbs: 63.7 g
Fat: 13.35 g
Fiber: 3.95 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1934 kcal
Protein: 92.2 g
Carbs: 254.7 g
Fat: 53.4 g
Fiber: 15.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	24	190	2	6
Salt ½ teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Warm water ¾ cup	0	0	0	0	0
Leeks, finely chopped 1 cup	54	1	13	0	1.5
Scallions, finely chopped 1 cup	32	1.8	7.3	0.2	2.6
Cilantro, minced 1 teaspoon	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1
Ground coriander ½ teaspoon	3	0.1	0.5	0.2	0.3
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Plain Greek yogurt 2 cups	300	24	18	8	0
Garlic, minced 3 cloves	13	0.6	3	0	0.2
Fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons	8	0.1	3	0	0.1
Salt ½ teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Ground beef 200g	520	37	0	42	0
Tomato puree 1 cup	80	4	18	0.5	4
Paprika 1 teaspoon	6	0.3	1.4	0.3	0.8
Ground cumin ½ teaspoon	4	0.2	0.4	0.2	0.2
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dumpling Wrappers

1
Mix flour and salt
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
2
Add water
Gradually add water, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
3
Knead and rest
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes; let it rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: ⚠ Ensure the dough rests sufficiently for easier rolling. 💡 Pro Tip: Use a pasta roller for evenly thin dumpling wrappers.

Preparing the Dumpling Filling

1
Combine filling ingredients
Combine leeks, scallions, cilantro, coriander, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2
Mix well
Mix well to ensure even seasoning throughout the filling.
3
Set aside
Set aside until ready for filling wrappers.

How to Make Aromatic Afghan Ashak Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Fill the dumplings
Roll the rested dough into thin sheets, cut circles, place a teaspoon of filling, and seal the edges.
2
Steam the dumplings
Arrange dumplings on a greased steamer and cook for 15 minutes.
3
Cook the tomato meat sauce
Brown the beef, add tomato puree, paprika, cumin, salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.