Aromatic Afghan Ashak Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Name: Aromatic Afghan Ashak Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Salt; Warm water; Leeks, finely chopped; Scallions, finely chopped; Cilantro, minced; Ground coriander; Salt and pepper; Plain Greek yogurt; Garlic, minced; Fresh lemon juice; Salt; Ground beef; Tomato puree; Paprika; Ground cumin; Salt and pepper

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

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Salt

½ teaspoon

Warm water

¾ cup

For the Dumpling Filling

Leeks, finely chopped

1 cup

Scallions, finely chopped

1 cup

Cilantro, minced

1 teaspoon

Ground coriander

½ teaspoon

Salt and pepper

To taste

For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Plain Greek yogurt

2 cups

Garlic, minced

3 cloves

Fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Salt

½ teaspoon

For the Tomato Meat Sauce

Ground beef

200g

Tomato puree

1 cup

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Ground cumin

½ teaspoon

Salt and pepper

To taste

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