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Step 1
1 Make the dumplings: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering
Step 2
2 Add the leeks and scallions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes
Step 3
3 Season with salt and crushed red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring, until most of the moisture has evaporated, another 5 minutes
Step 4
4 Taste and add more salt, if needed
Step 5
5 Remove from the heat and let cool completely
Step 6
6 Fill a small bowl with water
Step 7
7 Generously dust a large, rimmed baking sheet with flour
Step 8
8 Place a dumpling wrapper on the countertop and add about 1 tablespoon of the leek mixture into the center of the wrapper
Step 9
9 Dab your index finger in the water and dampen the edges of the wrapper
Step 10
10 Fold in half diagonally to form a half triangle (or half circle if the wrappers are round), pressing the edges together to seal and being careful to squeeze out any pockets of air in the dumpling
Step 11
11 Set the formed dumplings on the prepared baking sheet; cover with a kitchen towel until ready to use
Step 12
12 Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling until you run out of one or the other
Step 13
13 Make the meat sauce: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering
Step 14
14 Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes
Step 15
15 Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute
Step 16
16 Add the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as much as possible
Step 17
17 Season with the paprika, coriander, salt and black pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute or so
Step 18
18 Add the tomato sauce, bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the meat is cooked through and the flavors meld, about 20 minutes
Step 19
19 Makes about 3 cups
Step 20
20 Make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, garlic, dried mint and salt
Step 21
21 Taste, and adjust the seasoning, if desired
Step 22
22 Makes about 1 cup
Step 23
23 When ready to serve, fill a 3-quart pot three-quarters of the way with salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat
Step 24
24 Carefully drop in 6 dumplings and cook, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking, until the dumplings float to the top and appear translucent, about 5 minutes
Step 25
25 Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer the dumplings to a serving platter
Step 26
26 Repeat with the remaining dumplings
Step 27
27 Top with meat sauce and garnish with yogurt sauce and serve family-style