Afghan dumplings

Have you ever tried Afghan Mantu? If not, then you've got to try this recipe! It's the perfect dish to make for your next dinner party.

Ashak is an authentic Afghani recipe and this delicious recipe is usually served on holidays or at special gatherings. It is usually cooked with the help of everyone in the family where they sit together for the filling of dumplings. It is originally made with chives.

How to make Afghan Ashak dumplings

Aushak are an Afghan version of dumplings, usually filled with leeks, onions, or chives. It's served with creamy garlic yogurt and a hearty tomato-based meat or lentil sauce. As aushak are time-consuming to make, this dish is usually reserved for special occasions. Filling and sealing the aushak is a wonderful opportunity to sit together and prepare this lovely dish in good company.

afghan mantu- a beef and onion steamed dumpling

This is a recipe for Afghan dumplings (or Aushak) is sure to be your new favorite comfort food. I adore this dish from Afghan Cooking Unveiled, my blog.

Aushak recipe- Afghan Leek and Scallion Dumplings topped with a spiced meat sauce, dollops of garlicky yogurt, and a sprinkle of fresh mint.

A vegetarian version of the classic Afghan dish Ashak - a dumpling filled with leeks and topped with a tomato-lentil sauce.

Mantu is a traditional Afghan dish. Afghanistan, being a land locked country, draws inspiration from all its neighbours food-wise and these Afghan dumplings are inspired by their Chinese neighbours…