
Manti (Turkish Dumplings with Minced Meat)
Ah, manti! It is the ultimate festive dish in Turkey, the one that brings families together around the table, each handmade dumpling telling a story of love and care. Imagine delicate bites, a dough as thin as fabric, wrapping a fragrant filling of lamb or beef, all topped with creamy garlic yogurt and drizzled with sizzling mint butter. It's a taste journey straight to the streets of Anatolia, where every spoonful is a perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and warmth. I promise you, with this recipe, you will impress your guests and give them a moment of pure tradition and shared joy. Take your time, let the dough speak, and you'll see, the result is absolutely magical!
Ingredients
- flour500 g
- eggs2
- water200 ml
- salt1 teaspoon
- minced lamb or beef300 g
- onion1 (medium, grated)
- fresh parsley, chopped3 tablespoons
- black pepper1/2 teaspoon
- sweet paprika1 teaspoon
- plain yogurt400 g
- garlic3 cloves (crushed)
- butter50 g
- dried mint1 tablespoon
- olive oil2 tablespoons
Nutrition
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, eggs, salt, and water to form a smooth dough. Knead for 10 minutes, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the filling: in a bowl, mix the minced meat, grated onion, parsley, pepper, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 3
Roll out the dough very thinly (about 1 mm) on a floured surface. Cut into 4 cm squares. Place a small amount of filling in the center of each square, then fold into a triangle or a small purse, pinching the edges well.
- 4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the manti in batches for about 8-10 minutes, until they float to the surface. Drain carefully.
- 5
Meanwhile, make the sauce: combine yogurt with crushed garlic and a pinch of salt. Melt the butter with the olive oil and dried mint.
- 6
Arrange the manti on a serving plate, drizzle with the garlic yogurt sauce, then pour the mint butter over the top. Serve hot, optionally with a sprinkle of sumac or mild chili flakes.
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