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Afghan Steamed Beef Dumplings With Yellow Split Pea Sauce

Name: Afghan Steamed Beef Dumplings With Yellow Split Pea Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 450 g halal lean ground beef; 30 piece wonton wrappers; 0.5 cup cooked yellow split peas; 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 4 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp dried mint; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

A beloved Afghan comfort dish featuring spiced ground beef wrapped in tender steamed dough, served over garlic yogurt and topped with a savory yellow split pea tomato sauce.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 60 min

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Technique to learn

Steam-Folding Dumpling Technique

Encasing seasoned raw ground meat inside thin pastry sheets and steaming over boiling water so juices render and cook the protein internally.

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, half of the diced onions, ground coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and half a teaspoon of black pepper until fully integrated.

Step 2: Place a tablespoon of beef filling in the center of each wrapper, moisten the wrapper edges lightly with water, fold diagonally, and pinch the corners together tightly.

Step 3: Lightly oil a steamer basket and arrange the dumplings in a single layer without touching; steam over boiling water for 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through.

Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the remaining onions for 6 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 5: Stir tomato paste, cooked split peas, and half a cup of water into the skillet; simmer for 8 minutes until a thick, glossy sauce forms.

Step 6: In a bowl, whisk yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Step 7: Spread half of the garlic yogurt over a warm platter, arrange steamed dumplings on top, spoon split pea sauce over the dumplings, and garnish with remaining yogurt and dried mint.

Cooking tips

Fold wrappers tightly around meat to avoid trapping excess air, which causes dumplings to burst during steaming.
Brush steamer trays with oil to prevent pastry wrappers from sticking and tearing when removed.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Afghan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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