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Spicy South African Mushroom Dumplings

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Spicy South African Mushroom Dumplings Spicy South African Mushroom Dumplings celebrate Africa’s inventive kitchen spirit — simple ingredients transformed through skill and spice. Tender dumplings are filled with sautéed mushrooms and wrapped in soft egg dough, then paired with a bold coconut and paprika sauce that brings heat, depth, and comfort to every bite. Ingredients Filling: 5 cups chopped button mushrooms (white or brown) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 yellow onion, diced 5 green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste Salt and ground black pepper to taste Dough: 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (more as needed) Sauce: 2 cups coconut milk 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to t...