Turkish Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 1 -ounce packets plain instant oatmeal(about 2/3 cup)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• plus more for dusting
• Kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 ounces ground beef
• 1 small white onion
• grated and squeezed dry
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic
• grated
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Make the dumplings: Cook the oatmeal as the label directs, then let cool.
2. Combine the oatmeal, flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and make a well in the center.
3. Add the egg and olive oil to the well and mix with a fork.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead into a smooth ball.
5. Cover with a towel and let rest 30 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, mix the beef, onion, 1 tablespoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl and set aside.
7. Prepare the toppings: Whisk the yogurt, garlic, cup water, and salt to taste in a bowl.
8. Heat the olive oil in a small skilletover medium heat.
9. Add the pepper flakes and paprika and cook 1 minute.
10. Set the yogurt sauce and spiced oil aside.
11. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
12. Divide the dough into 4 pieces.
13. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 20-by-4-inch rectangle, then cut into 2-inch squares.
14. Place 1 teaspoon beef filling in the center of each square, fold over into a triangle and press the edges to seal.
15. Boil the dumplings in batches, stirring occasionally, until they float, 8 to 10 minutes.
16. Drain and transfer to bowls.
17. Top with the yogurt sauce and spiced oil.
18. Photograph by Kate Mathis