Pillowy Turkish Dumplings with Pilaf
A traditional Turkish dish featuring pillowy dumplings served with a flavorful pilaf.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups Pillowy dough
- ●1 cup Turkish pilaf rice
- ●1 pound Ground beef
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ● Salt and black pepper
- ●1/4 cup Parsley
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pillowy dough ingredients. Knead for 10 minutes.
- 2
Divide the dough into 20-25 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it slightly into a disk shape.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 4
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 5
Add the pilaf rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the meat mixture.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
- 7
Simmer the pilaf for 20-25 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 8
While the pilaf is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 9
Gently add the pillowy dumplings to the boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes or until they float to the surface.
- 10
Remove the dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate.
- 11
To serve, place a few dumplings on a plate and spoon some of the pilaf alongside the dumplings. Garnish with parsley.