Follow these steps for perfect results
extra-virgin olive oil
divided
yellow onion
finely chopped
garlic
minced
ground lamb
tomato sauce
paprika
ground coriander
kosher salt
divided
ground black pepper
scallions
washed
red pepper flakes
wonton wrappers
white vinegar
plain, whole milk yogurt
dried, ground garlic
dried mint
Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until tender.
Add minced garlic and sauté briefly.
Add ground lamb and cook, breaking it up.
Stir in tomato sauce, salt, paprika, coriander, and pepper.
Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring regularly.
Finely chop scallions (white and green parts).
Sauté scallions with remaining olive oil, salt, and red pepper flakes until tender.
Set aside both meat and scallion mixtures.
Prepare wonton wrappers by moistening edges with water.
Place a teaspoon of sautéed green onions in the center of each wrapper.
Fold the wrapper in half into a triangle and seal the edges.
Press the two longest points of the triangle together to form a circle.
Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil with vinegar.
Boil the dumplings according to package directions (about 4 minutes).
Whisk together yogurt, dried garlic, and remaining salt for the sauce.
Scoop the cooked dumplings onto a platter.
Spoon yogurt sauce over the dumplings.
Top with the ground meat mixture.
Sprinkle with dried mint and serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Make the lamb kofta and scallion mixture ahead of time to save time.
Be careful not to overcook the dumplings.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Lamb kofta and scallion mixture can be made a day in advance.
Arrange dumplings artfully on a platter, drizzling sauce and garnishing generously.
Serve with a side of naan bread.
Garnish with extra fresh mint.
Acidity cuts through richness.
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