Manti are traditional Turkish dumplings filled with seasoned ground meat and served with a garlic yogurt sauce and a spicy butter sauce. This recipe guides you through making these delicious dumplings from scratch.
Preparation time
1h
Cooking time
7min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams butter
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves garlic
- 250 grams ground beef
- 1 teaspoon mint
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 150 ml water
- 500 grams yogurt
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the eggs and water. Knead until you have a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, mix the ground beef, chopped onion, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Roll out the dough on a floured surface until very thin. Cut into small squares, about 4 cm each.
Step 4
Place a small amount of the meat mixture in the center of each square. Pinch the edges to form a dumpling.
Step 5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dumplings and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until they float to the top.
Step 6
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
Step 7
In a bowl, mix the yogurt with minced garlic and salt.
Step 8
Serve the cooked dumplings with garlic yogurt sauce on top and drizzle with the spicy butter sauce. Sprinkle with dried mint.