Manti (Turkish Dumplings) with Garlicky Yogurt and Spiced Oil
Manti (Turkish Dumplings) with Garlicky Yogurt and Spiced Oil are a delightful culinary adventure that combines tender dumplings filled with seasoned ground beef or lamb, topped with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce and a drizzle of aromatic spiced oil. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, these dumplings are sure to impress with their unique flavors and comforting textures.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 medium egg
- 1/2 cup (120g) water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces lean ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- sea salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
- 16 ounces plain whole milk yogurt
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Turkish red pepper paste
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried mint, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon sumac, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, sea salt, beaten egg, water, and olive oil until smooth. Knead for about 5 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine ground beef or lamb with grated onion, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the dough thinly and cut into squares. Place a teaspoon of filling in each square and fold to seal.
- Boil manti in salted water for 5-7 minutes until they float; remove using a slotted spoon.
- Mix yogurt with minced garlic and season with salt.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan; stir in pepper paste and spices until fragrant.
- Serve cooked manti topped with yogurt sauce and spiced oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 dumplings (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg