Turkish Manti Dumplings

Name: Turkish Manti Dumplings
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 100 ml water; 0.5 tsp salt (for dough); 350 g lean ground beef; 1 small onion, finely grated; 0.5 tsp salt (for filling); 0.25 tsp ground black pepper; 0.25 tsp sweet paprika; 500 g plain full-fat yogurt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 tsp salt (for yogurt); 50 g unsalted butter; 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (pul biber); 1 tsp dried mint

Difficulty

medium

Time

1h 35m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Manti, a jewel of Turkish cuisine, are small, flavorful dumplings filled with seasoned ground meat, typically served with a garlicky yogurt sauce and a vibrant spiced butter sauce. This traditional dish offers a truly unique culinary experience, perfect for a special family lunch or dinner. While its preparation can be time-consuming, the delicious outcome is well worth the effort. Get ready for a flavorful journey to Turkey!

Steps

Dough and Filling

In a large bowl, combine the flour, egg, salt, and water. Knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough (about 10 minutes), then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: mix the ground meat with the grated onion, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.

Shaping Manti

Divide the dough into two portions. On a floured surface, roll out one portion very thinly (about 1-2 mm thick). Cut the dough into approximately 2x2 cm squares. Place a small pinch (about half a teaspoon) of filling in the center of each square. Pinch the four corners of the dough together in the middle to form small dumplings. Repeat with the second portion of dough.

Cooking and Sauces

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the manti in batches and cook for 8-10 minutes until they are tender and float to the surface. Meanwhile, prepare the yogurt sauce: mix the yogurt with the minced garlic and a pinch of salt. For the butter sauce, melt the butter in a small pan, add the pul biber and dried mint, then sauté for 1-2 minutes over low heat until fragrant.

Serving

Drain the cooked manti and arrange them on plates. Spoon a generous amount of the garlicky yogurt over them, then drizzle with the spiced butter sauce. Serve immediately, as they are best fresh!

	Per 100g	Per Serving 300g
Calories	280 kcal	840 kcal
Protein	14g	42g
Fat	15g	45g
Carbohydrate	22g	66g
Fiber	1.5g	4.5g
Sugar	2g	6g

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Turkish Manti Dumplings

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

Calories

ingredients

Steps

Dough and Filling

Shaping Manti

Cooking and Sauces

Serving

Extra Tips

► When rolling out the dough, use plenty of flour to prevent sticking, but don't make it too stiff.

► The size of the manti dumplings is key: the smaller they are, the more authentic and delicious they will be.

► If you don't have pul biber, you can use milder chili flakes or sweet paprika for the butter sauce.

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