Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings) Recipe
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Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)

By: Asli Ocak 
"Manti is a famous meal from my country. To prepare this dish takes time, but I'm sure you'll agree it's worth it! Enjoy—afiyet olsun (bon appetit)!"

Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon water, or as needed
  • 2 onions, peeled
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt

Directions

  1. Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the 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.
  2. Shred the onions and place them in a colander or sieve set over a bowl; drain the juice and discard. Combine the onion, ground beef, salt, and pepper; mix the meat well with a spoon until mashed.
  3. Divide the dough into two portions and lightly flour a work surface. Keep one piece of dough covered while you roll out the second portion into a rectangle, rolling the dough as thin as you can. Cut the rectangle into 2-inch squares with a knife or pastry wheel.
  4. Place about 2 teaspoons of the meat filling in the center of each square. Seal the dumplings by gathering the edges of the dough and pinching them together at the top to form a bundle. Transfer the finished manti to a floured plate, and sprinkle more flour over the manti to prevent sticking. Repeat with the second piece of dough.
  5. Heat the oil and red pepper flakes in a small skillet over low heat just until the pepper flakes have started to color the oil; don't let them burn. Remove from the heat and keep warm. Stir the minced garlic into the yogurt and set aside.
  6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook the manti until the filling is no longer pink, and the dough is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well. Divide the manti among four plates. Spoon the yogurt sauce over the manti and drizzle each serving with the hot pepper oil.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • You can use ground lamb or other ground meat in place of the beef, if you prefer.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 560 | Total Fat: 23.2g | Cholesterol: 131mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by J   view full review
I loved this recipe and so did my family. If you were in a hurry you could use pre-made wonton...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2008 by capedread   view full review
I visit Turkey a lot and had to try this recipe for myself. well set out and easy to follow...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by fakeymcfake   view full review
Great instructions, my family (and some others) enjoy the butter sauce with some tomato paste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2008 by Mama & her Girls   view full review
Great and easy to follow recipe. I found that 2 eggs made it eggy and I used 1 instead. I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by tonton   view full review
Asli this was so easy to make!!! My husband's side of the family is Crimean(Kirim) and they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by Gonzo   view full review
Whew! This is not a recipe for beginners! It took me about 2 hours of straight work to get...
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Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by five1313   view full review
I made these for some Turkish people whom came to work at my job for the summer. They loved...
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Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by Tallya   view full review
This was perfect! I thought it might not be salty enough and added salt on top of the yogurt...
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Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by witchywoman Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are a lot of work, but worth it in the end. Great recipe, thanks for submitting it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2009 by Alyssa   view full review
I dont like anything too spicy so I substitute the red pepper flakes for tomato paste (or...

 

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