Afghan Beef Dumplings (Mantu)

These steamed dumplings are often served with a garlicky yogurt sauce, but chef Naseema Kashefi, of the L.A.-based New Arrivals Supper Club, adds a swirl of tomato sauce to the mantu for a colorful, flavorful counterpoint.

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Prep Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
20 dumplings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped

  • 8 ounces lean ground beef

  • 4 teaspoons grated garlic, divided

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • 20 wonton wrappers

  • ½ cup no-salt-added tomato sauce

  • ½ cup labneh or whole-milk plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

  • 1 teaspoon dried mint

Directions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beef and 2 teaspoons garlic; cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in coriander, turmeric, pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

  2. Place 4 wonton wrappers on a clean cutting board. Wet the edges of each wrapper with water. Place 1 scant tablespoon filling in the middle of each. For each dumpling, grab the opposite corners of a wrapper and press together. Grab the other corners and press together, so all 4 corners meet in the middle to make a 4-pointed star. Press the edges of the wrapper together to seal. (Optional: Take 2 points of the star that are next to each other and press them together, using more water if needed. Repeat on the other side.) Place the finished dumplings on a baking sheet and cover with a damp towel. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

  3. Add 1 inch of water and a steamer basket to a large pot; coat the basket with cooking spray. Arrange the dumplings in the basket without touching and cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and steam for 15 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1 teaspoon garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce and a pinch of salt; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

  5. Combine labneh (or yogurt) with the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic and pinch of salt in a small bowl. Spread the sauce on a serving platter and top with a swirl of the tomato sauce. Arrange the dumplings on the sauces and top with fresh and dried mint.

Tips

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304 Calories
10g Fat
29g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g 46%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Vitamin A 219IU 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Folate 63mcg 16%
Sodium 412mg 18%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 4mg 21%
Magnesium 34mg 8%
Potassium 412mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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