Kurdish Kotalks

Immerse yourself in the delightful flavors of Kurdish cuisine with Kotalks, traditional dumplings filled with a savory blend of ground beef, onions, and parsley. These tender morsels are perfect when simmered in either a vibrant red tomato-based sauce or a milder white broth. Whether you’re preparing these for a festive occasion or for a comforting family meal, Kotalks are sure to impress.

Ingredients

Dough:
🌾 1 cup semolina
🌾 1 cup cracked wheat
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
💧 Water, as needed

Filling:
🥩 500g ground beef
🧅 1 large onion, finely chopped
🌿 1 bunch of parsley, chopped
🐔 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
🌶️ 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
🧂 Salt to taste
🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🍛 1 teaspoon curry powder

Red Sauce:
🧄 2 cloves of garlic, minced
🍅 2 tablespoons tomato paste
🥄 1 tablespoon chicken flavoring
🧂 Salt to taste
🍋 1 teaspoon citric acid

White Sauce:
🥬 1 bunch collard greens, chopped
🧅 1 wax turnip, peeled and cubed
🥄 1 tablespoon chicken flavoring
🧂 Salt to taste
🍋 1 teaspoon citric acid

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

• In a large bowl, combine semolina, cracked wheat, and salt. Add water gradually until a sticky dough forms.
• Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Knead the dough until smooth, using moistened hands if necessary. Divide into 1-inch balls.

2- Prepare the Filling:

• In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
• Add chopped onion, chicken seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and curry powder. Sauté until the onions are soft.
• Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Allow the mixture to cool completely.

3- Shape and Fill Kotalks:

• Flatten each dough ball, create a hollow center, and fill with the beef mixture.
• Seal the top and ensure each dumpling is well-shaped.

4- Prepare Red Sauce:

• In a pot, heat some oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
• Stir in tomato paste, chicken seasoning, citric acid, and salt. Add water and bring to a boil.

5- Prepare White Sauce:

• In another pot, heat oil and add collard greens and wax turnip. Sauté until the turnips are softened.
• Add chicken seasoning, citric acid, and salt to taste. Add water and bring to a boil.

6- Cook the Kotalks:

• Add half of the dumplings to the boiling red sauce and the other half to the white sauce.
• Simmer until dumplings are cooked through and flavors meld, about 15-20 minutes.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Equipment: Mixing bowl, skillet, two pots, plastic wrap
Calories: Approximately 350 per serving
Nutritional Info per Serving:

• Protein: 20g
• Fats: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 38g

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the filling is thoroughly cooled before stuffing the dumplings to prevent them from falling apart.
• Adjust seasoning and spices according to taste preference.

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