Buuz ~ Mongolian Steamed Dumplings

Step 1

Mix the flour and water together and knead until it forms a smooth dough.  A food processor helps bring the dough together in about 30 seconds, but it can also be made by hand.

Step 2

Allow the dough to rest under a moistened towel for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Coarsely grind mutton or fatty lamb and add in remaining ingredients.  Stir to incorporate.  Omit the added water if you're using pre-ground meat.

Step 4

Roll the dumpling wrapper into a long snake and then cut it into 2 dozen pieces.  Roll each piece into a 3 inch circle.

Step 5

Place a walnut sized piece of meat on each wrapper, and pinch the ends of the wrapper together in your desired shape.

Step 6

Steam the dumplings for about 20 minutes in a steamer basket inside a pot with a tight fitting lid (or in an instant pot with a glass lid).

Step 7

Serve buuz as an appetizer or a main meal.