Turkish Manti
Turkish Manti are tiny handmade dumplings filled with spiced ground meat, served with a garlicky yogurt sauce and a drizzle of melted butter infused with paprika for a comforting and flavorful traditional dish.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 1 large egg
- 250g ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh mint or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the egg and gradually add water, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix ground meat, grated onion, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out the rested dough thinly on a floured surface. Cut into small 2-inch squares.
- Place about 1/2 teaspoon of meat filling in the center of each square. Fold the corners together and pinch firmly to seal the dumpling.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add manti in batches and cook for about 8-10 minutes until they float and are cooked through. Drain carefully.
- Mix the yogurt with minced garlic in a serving bowl.
- Melt butter in a small pan, add paprika, and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Serve the cooked manti topped with garlic yogurt and drizzle the paprika butter over it. Garnish with fresh mint or parsley if desired.
Notes
For a richer taste, try adding a pinch of sumac or red pepper flakes to the butter drizzle before serving.