Description
Experience the authentic flavors of Turkey with these delicious Turkish Dumplings served with garlicky yogurt and spiced oil. A comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water (plus more as needed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
For the yogurt sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the spiced oil:
- 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Aleppo or crushed)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried mint (optional)
Chopped parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dumplings: Mix flour and salt. Beat egg with water, then combine with flour to form a dough. Rest for 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: Combine meat, onion, salt, pepper, and cumin. Set aside.
- Assemble the dumplings: Roll out the dough, cut into squares, place filling, and seal to form dumplings.
- Cook the dumplings: Boil in salted water for 7–8 minutes until cooked. Drain.
- Prepare the yogurt sauce: Mix yogurt, garlic, and salt.
- Make the spiced oil: Melt butter, add paprika, red pepper flakes, and mint. Heat until fragrant.
- Serve: Spread yogurt on a plate, top with dumplings, drizzle with spiced oil, and garnish with parsley or mint.
Notes
- This dish is traditionally served warm or at room temperature.
- You can make the dumplings ahead and freeze them before boiling. Simply boil from frozen for 1–2 minutes longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
