Turkish Manti
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Turkish
Turkish Manti
Description
The dough is prepared from flour, lukewarm water, an egg, and salt, kneaded until smooth, then rested. The filling combines lean ground beef with grated onion, black pepper, chili flakes, and salt, giving a seasoned interior. The dough is rolled thin and sliced into small squares, each filled with a small amount of beef mixture and folded into a pouch shape.
Cooking involves boiling the dumplings in batches until they float, about 4 to 5 minutes, then removed with a slotted spoon. They are traditionally served topped with a mixture of Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, and water, seasoned with salt. A sauce made by melting butter with dried mint and chili flakes is drizzled over, adding richness and spice.
This dish is a tender, savory dumpling balancing soft dough, spiced filling, and creamy yogurt with a warm, aromatic butter sauce. It can serve as a satisfying main dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup water lukewarm
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
For the Filling:
- 9 oz ground beef lean
- 1 onion grated, medium-sized
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp salt
For the Yogurt Topping:
- 2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2-3 tbsp water
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
Make the Dough:
- Place the flour, water, egg, and salt in a stand mixer bowl and knead using a hook attachment until it's smooth.
- Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for about 45 mins.
Prepare the Filling:
- Mix the ground beef with the onion, black pepper, salt, and chili flakes in a separate bowl. Set aside.
Prepare the Yogurt Topping:
- Mix the yogurt with the water, salt and garlic in a bowl. Set aside.
Shape the Manti:
- Roll the dough out thinly on a floured surface and cut into small 1/2 inch squares.
- Put a pea-sized amount of beef mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the edges from the corners inwards, meeting at the center, and press with your fingertips to obtain a pouch-like shape.
Cook the Manti:
- Put the manti inbatches into boiling water. Cook until the manti in batches until they float to the surface, around 4-5 minutes. Then, take them out with a slotted spoon and place them on a serving plate.
Make the Sauce:
- Melt the butter in a pan. Add the dried mint and chili flakes. Allow them to sizzle them for a few seconds.
Assembling Manti:
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the cooked manti.
- Drizzle the sauce over the yogurt-topped manti.
- Sprinkle extra red pepper flakes and mint over the top for added flavor.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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