Name: Manti Turkish Dumplings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 medium egg, beaten; 1/2 cup (120 g) water; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing; 16 ounces plain whole milk yogurt (Turkish or Greek style preferred); 2–3 garlic cloves, minced or grated; Sea salt, to taste; 8 ounces lean ground beef or lamb; 1 onion, grated or finely chopped; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon Turkish red pepper paste or double concentrated tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper; 2 teaspoons dried mint, plus more for serving; 1 teaspoon sumac, plus more for serving

Description

Manti are traditional Turkish dumplings filled with seasoned meat, served with garlicky yogurt and drizzled with spiced oil. This dish combines tender handmade dough, savory filling, creamy yogurt, and bold spices for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 medium egg, beaten
1/2 cup (120 g) water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
16 ounces plain whole milk yogurt (Turkish or Greek style preferred)
2–3 garlic cloves, minced or grated
Sea salt, to taste
8 ounces lean ground beef or lamb
1 onion, grated or finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Turkish red pepper paste or double concentrated tomato paste
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
2 teaspoons dried mint, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon sumac, plus more for serving

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Instructions

Prepare dough: Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Make a well and add egg, water, and olive oil. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
Prepare filling: Combine ground beef or lamb with grated onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Roll dough on floured surface into thin sheet. Cut into small 1 1/2 inch squares.
Place filling in center of each square. Pinch corners together to form dumplings, sealing tightly.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook dumplings in batches for 7–8 minutes until they float and dough is tender. Drain well.
Prepare garlic yogurt: Mix yogurt with garlic and salt until smooth.
Prepare spiced oil: Heat olive oil in small pan. Stir in red pepper paste, Aleppo pepper, dried mint, and sumac. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Assemble: Place dumplings on platter, top with garlic yogurt, drizzle with spiced oil, garnish with extra dried mint and sumac.

Notes

Resting the dough makes it easier to roll thin.
Uncooked dumplings can be frozen and boiled directly from frozen.
Use strained yogurt for a thicker texture. Traditionally, manti are bite-sized.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Main Dish
Method: Boil and Assemble
Cuisine: Turkish