Ashak (Kabul Chive-Stuffed Pasta with Savory Tomato Sauce & Mint Yogurt) – Authentic Afghanistan Recipe
Historic Silk Road dish of Kabul pairing bright green chive dumplings with warm tomato sauce and cool yogurt.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇫 Afghanistan (South Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 25 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Tender pasta parcels filled with chopped scallions/chives, Rich tomato-lentil sauce, Garlic yogurt drizzle, Dried mint, Coriander
Ingredients for Ashak (Kabul Chive-Stuffed Pasta with Savory Tomato Sauce & Mint Yogurt) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender pasta parcels filled with chopped scallions/chives, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups rich tomato-lentil sauce, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup garlic yogurt drizzle
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with dried mint
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Afghanistan seasoning (coriander, turmeric, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Finely chop or mash tender pasta parcels filled with chopped scallions/chives and mix in a bowl with dried mint, coriander, turmeric, garlic, and a pinch of salt to form a savory filling.
- Portion or fold the seasoned mixture with rich tomato-lentil sauce into neat traditional parcels, dumplings, or patties.
- Heat a heavy skillet with oil over medium heat or bring a steamer/broth pot to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the parcels for 12–15 minutes until tender and cooked through (crisping the bottoms in the skillet if desired).
- Spoon garlic yogurt drizzle generously over the top and serve warm.