Description
Manti are traditional Turkish dumplings filled with spiced meat, served with yogurt and a flavorful oil drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package (16 ounces) wonton wrappers
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground meat, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Lay out a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the meat mixture in the center of the wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, and press to seal. Bring the two corners of the triangle together and pinch to seal, forming a little dumpling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the manti into the boiling water in batches, cooking for about 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface and are cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- To serve, place the cooked manti on a plate, drizzle with the olive oil mixture, and top with a generous dollop of yogurt. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with finely chopped mushrooms and spinach, seasoned with the same spices.
- Experiment with different sauces, such as a garlic yogurt sauce or a spicy tomato sauce, to add variety to the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: varies