How to Cook Turkmen Eshliki - ترکمن ایشلیکی

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Lean turkey reduces fat content while TVP is a budget-friendly alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while cauliflower is a lower-carb substitute.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots offer a milder flavor, while leeks can be more affordable.

Mix flour, water, and salt in a bowl to form a dough.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling by combining ground meat, chopped onion, black pepper, and minced garlic in a bowl.

Peel and finely chop potatoes and carrots, then mix them into the filling.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut the rolled dough into circles using a round cutter.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain.

Serve warm with melted butter or yogurt on top.

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