Manti

Name: Manti
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 yellow onion, finely grated; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp dried mint

Tiny homemade pasta dumplings stuffed with spiced beef, served in garlic yogurt sauce and drizzled with warm mint butter.

60 minHardServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 yellow onion, finely grated
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp dried mint

Instructions

1

Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 cup water, and half of the 1 tsp salt in a bowl to form a stiff dough; knead for 10 minutes, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.
2

Combine 1/2 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 finely grated yellow onion, remaining 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended.
3

Roll dough out thinly on a floured surface and cut into small 1-inch squares.
4

Place a small pinch of filling onto each square, pinch the four corners together at the top to seal completely.
5

Whisk 1 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 minced garlic cloves together in a small serving bowl until smooth.
6

Melt 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat, then stir in 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp dried mint for 1 minute.
7

Boil dumplings in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through and the beef filling reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
8

Drain cooked dumplings, transfer to plates, and top with garlic plain Greek yogurt and spiced warm unsalted butter sauce.

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Questions

What is Manti?

Tiny homemade pasta dumplings stuffed with spiced beef, served in garlic yogurt sauce and drizzled with warm mint butter. This reference files it under Turkish dinner: made on the stovetop, rated hard and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What should Manti look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until cooked through and the beef filling reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. A reading of 160 F on a thermometer settles it.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt in Manti?

The entry for Manti calls for 1 cup plain Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

How hot is Manti?

Moderately. The heat in Manti comes from 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Manti gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Manti is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Manti contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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