Kenyan Meat Dumplings
A traditional Kenyan dish made with juicy meat and flavorful spices, served in a steamed dumpling. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- ●1 teaspoon Kenyan Curry Powder
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ●2 cups All-purpose Flour
- ●1 cup Water
- ●1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 5
Add the tomato paste, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
While the filling is cooking, mix the flour and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
- 9
Add the warm water to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- 10
Knead the dough for 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 11
Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each one into a ball.
- 12
Flatten each ball of dough into a disk and place a tablespoon of the meat filling in the center.
- 13
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal.
- 14
Place the dumplings in a steamer basket, leaving a little space between each one.
- 15
Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.