Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)
Crafting these dumplings with our manti recipe demands some time, yet the delectable results are undoubtedly worth the effort. Afiyet olsun (bon appétit)! This dish holds a special place in the heart of my country's culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon water, or as needed
Filling:
- 2 onions, peeled
- ½ pound ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
Red Pepper Oil:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Make dough: Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add eggs and water, mixing well with your hands. Add more water, if needed, to form a soft dough. Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Make filling: Shred onions and place them in a colander or sieve set over a bowl; drain and discard juice. Combine drained onion, ground beef, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well with a spoon until mashed. Set filling aside.
- Lightly flour a work surface and a large plate.
- Divide dough in half. Working with one piece at a time, roll dough on the floured surface into a rectangle as thin as possible. Cut into 2-inch squares using a knife or pastry wheel.
- Place about 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each square. Gather the edges of dough and pinch them together at the top to form a bundle. Transfer manti to the prepared plate; sprinkle more flour on top to prevent sticking.
- Make oil: Heat oil and red pepper flakes in a small skillet over low heat just until pepper flakes begin to color oil. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Make sauce: Stir together yogurt and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook manti in boiling water until filling is no longer pink and dough is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well.
- Divide manti onto 4 plates. Spoon yogurt sauce over manti and drizzle with pepper oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 23gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 566mgSugar: 9gVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 5mg
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