Kurdish Kotalks

Kotel Ke Tarshike, a traditional Kurdish dish, features delicately spiced meat fillings encased in soft bulgur and semolina dough, all simmered in a tangy soup. This flavorful comfort food is perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

🥩 3 pounds of ground beef
🧅 2 large onions, chopped
🌿 2 cups of chopped parsley
🧂 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon
🌶 1 tablespoon of curry powder
🌶 1 tablespoon of paprika
🧂 1 teaspoon of salt
🌶 1 teaspoon of black pepper
🌶 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

🌾 5 cups of semolina
🌾 5 cups of bulgur #1
🧂 1 tablespoon of salt
💧 7 cups of warm water

🥬 1 pound of collard greens
🥔 1 head of rutabaga, chopped
🧂 2 tablespoons of chicken bouillon
🍋 2 tablespoons of citric acid
🧂 1 tablespoon of salt
🌶 1 teaspoon of black pepper
💧 14 cups of water
🫒 4 tablespoons of oil

Instructions

1- Prepare the Filling:

• In a large pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
• Add onions and cook until they soften.
• Mix in chicken bouillon, curry powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and allow to cool completely.
• Strain the filling to remove excess moisture, then set it aside to cool in a shallow dish.

2- Make the Dough:

• In a bowl, combine semolina, bulgur, and salt.
• Add warm water and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
• Knead the dough until smooth and pliable, then divide into golf-sized balls.

3- Prepare the Soup:

• In a large pot, combine collard greens, rutabaga, chicken bouillon, citric acid, salt, black pepper, and water.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer.

4- Stuff the Dumplings:

• Wet your hands and flatten each dough ball, creating a hollow in the center.
• Fill with cooled meat mixture and seal the edges to form a dumpling.

5- Cook the Dumplings:

• Carefully add the dumplings to the simmering soup.
• Cook for 30-40 minutes or until the dumplings are fully cooked.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: Approximately 8 servings
Calories: Approx. 450 per serving
Proteins: 25g
Fats: 18g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Equipment: Large pan, mixing bowl, pot

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the filling is cool to prevent the dough from breaking when stuffing.

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Kotel Ke Tarshike