Manti is a traditional Turkish dish that consists of small dumplings filled with ground meat and spices, typically served with yogurt and garlic sauce. This dish is popular in Turkey and other countries in Central Asia and the Middle East. It is a labor-intensive dish to make, but the result is well worth the effort.
Here’s a recipe for manti:
Ingredients: For the dough:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup water
For the filling:
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the sauce:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, egg, and water to make the dough. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ground beef or lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper to make the filling.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is very thin, then cut it into small squares (about 2 inches).
- Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each square, then pinch the edges of the dough together to form a small dumpling.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the dumplings to the boiling water and cook for about 15-20 minutes until they are cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, minced garlic, and salt to make the sauce.
- Serve the manti hot, topped with the yogurt sauce.
Manti can be time-consuming to make, but it is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your guests. This traditional Turkish dish is a perfect comfort food that will fill your stomach and warm your soul.
