Description
These Turkish Dumplings with Garlicky Yogurt and Spiced Oil are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines savory dumplings, creamy yogurt sauce, and a fragrant spiced oil. Perfect for a special dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt to taste
Spiced Oil:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Aleppo pepper or chili flakes)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
- Chopped fresh mint or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Dumplings: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add the egg and water, and mix until a firm dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Meat Filling: In a separate bowl, mix the ground meat, grated onion, black pepper, and cumin.
- Assembly: Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface and cut into 2-inch squares. Place a small amount of filling in the center of each square, fold into a triangle or pinch into a small dumpling, and press edges to seal.
- Cooking: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook dumplings in batches for about 6–8 minutes, or until they float and the dough is tender.
- Yogurt Sauce: Meanwhile, combine yogurt, garlic, and a pinch of salt in a bowl and set aside.
- Spiced Oil: In a small saucepan, heat butter and olive oil until melted, then stir in paprika, red pepper flakes, and sumac if using. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Serving: Drain the dumplings and transfer to serving plates. Spoon garlicky yogurt over dumplings, drizzle with the spiced oil, and garnish with fresh mint or parsley.
Notes
- You can prepare the dumplings in advance and freeze them before boiling.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat filling with mashed chickpeas or sautéed mushrooms.
