Olive Oil Kulak Pasta with Sour Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• Half cup lukewarm water
• 1 tsp salt (for dough)
• 1 bunch chard
• 1 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1 onion
• One third cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp sumac extract
• 5 cups hot water

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Knead flour, salt, and lukewarm water into a firm dough and let it rest.

2. 2

   Roll out the dough into a thin sheet, cut into small squares, and pinch the corners to shape like ears.

3. 3

   Sauté chopped onions in olive oil until translucent, then add tomato paste and cook until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add coarsely chopped chard and boiled chickpeas to the pot, pour in hot water, and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Drop the shaped dough into the boiling broth and cook for about 12-15 minutes until tender.

6. 6

   Stir in the sumac extract just before removing from heat, simmer briefly, and serve warm.

Note. Dust the cut dough lightly with flour to prevent sticking before dropping them into the boiling water.