Aushak
 Aushak dumplings | |
| Alternative names | Ashak |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Afghanistan |
| Main ingredients | Pasta, chives, tomato sauce, yogurt, mint |
Aushak (Pashto/Persian: اَشَک) is an Afghan dish made of pasta dumplings filled with chives, with a (frequently meaty) tomato sauce, topped with yogurt and dried mint.[1][2] A time-consuming meal to prepare, it is usually served on holidays or at special gatherings.[3] It is similar to mantu, which is also popular in Afghanistan. In contrast to aushak, mantu have a meat filling.
References
[edit]- ^ Aushak Recipe, Food.com, 20 January 2006
- ^ Eskin, L. (2014). Slices of Life: A Food Writer Cooks through Many a Conundrum. Running Press. p. 293. ISBN 978-0-7624-5313-9. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ^ Aushak Recipe or Afghan Veggie Dumplings
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