Aromatic Afghan Ashak Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Traditional Afghan Vegetable Dumplings in a Flavorful Sauce
These delectable Afghan Ashak dumplings are packed with leek and scallion filling, steamed to perfection, and served with a rich garlic yogurt sauce.
- 1 h 45 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Dumpling Wrappers
For the Dumpling Filling
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
For the Tomato Meat Sauce
Preparation
Preparing the Dumpling Wrappers
Mix flour and salt
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
Add water
Gradually add water, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
Knead and rest
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes; let it rest for 30 minutes.
⚠ Ensure the dough rests sufficiently for easier rolling. 💡 Pro Tip: Use a pasta roller for evenly thin dumpling wrappers.
Preparing the Dumpling Filling
Combine filling ingredients
Combine leeks, scallions, cilantro, coriander, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Mix well
Mix well to ensure even seasoning throughout the filling.
Set aside
Set aside until ready for filling wrappers.
Cooking Process
Fill the dumplings
Roll the rested dough into thin sheets, cut circles, place a teaspoon of filling, and seal the edges.
Steam the dumplings
Arrange dumplings on a greased steamer and cook for 15 minutes.
Cook the tomato meat sauce
Brown the beef, add tomato puree, paprika, cumin, salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Plating & Serving
Aromatic Afghan Ashak Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Aromatic Afghan Ashak Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Plating & Serving
Arrange the steamed dumplings on a platter, drizzle generously with tomato meat sauce, and top with garlic yogurt for a perfect, authentic presentation.