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Mataz (Adyghe: Мэтазэ) are dumplings in Circassian and some other Caucasian cuisines closely related to mantı and other Asian dumplings such as buuz baozi jiaozi mandu and momo. Mataz dumplings typically consist of a spiced meat mixture usually lamb or ground beef with greens and onions put in a dough wrapper either boiled or steamed. Mushrooms potatoes or cheese may be used in place of meat.