What goes in ashak?

Ashak is an Afghan vegetarian dumpling filled with leek and coriander, covered by two sauces. One of them is made of tomato, garlic, and chana dal (split chickpea lentils), and another sauce is made of yogurt and garlic. If you are not a fan of vegetarian foods, you can add beef mince to the tomato sauce.

What is the famous food of Afghanistan?

The treasured national dish called Kabuli (or Qabli) Pulao consists of slow-cooked meat in a dome of gently seasoned rice with lentils, raisins, carrots, ground cardamom and nuts. And of course bread (naan) is eaten with just about everything.

How to cook homemade dumplings?

Steps

Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Add oil and water and mix until smooth.
Bring broth to a boil and add dumplings by spoonful. Reduce heat and cook dumplings 4-5 minutes.
Serve dumplings in broth garnished with chopped parsley or chives as desired.

Are dumplings from China?

Dumplings are a famous traditional northern Chinese food. They are half-moon-shaped, soft, stuffed pasta – like ravioli. Dumplings are named according to their various fillings and cooking methods (fried, heated in boiling water, or steamed).

How do you make Aushak?

Cook the Aushak. Bring the 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot and add the salt and oil. Drop in the Aushak and boil for 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. 7. Assemble the Dish. Strain the mint oil through a fine mesh sieve.

How to make Aushak yogurt sauce?

Now you should prepare the aushak yogurt sauce. Simply mix the yogurt, garlic, dried mint, and salt together in a small bowl. Season as needed to taste.

Can you freeze Aushak dumpling?

Place the aushak dumpling on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining ingredients, arranging them in a single layer. If you do not want to use them right awat, cover the baking sheet with plastic and refrigerate for up to a day or freeze until solid, transfer to a freezer bag, and store for a couple of months.