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Manti Turkish Dumplings Recipe

Manti Turkish Dumplings

Delicious Turkish dumplings filled with seasoned beef, served with garlic yogurt and spiced oil.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 medium egg beaten
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for greasing

Garlic Yogurt

  • 16 ounces plain whole milk yogurt thick and creamy Turkish or Greek yogurt preferred
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 pinch sea salt to taste

Filling

  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

Spiced Oil

  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Turkish red pepper paste or double concentrated tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried mint plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon sumac plus more for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, sift the flour and salt together. Create a well in the center and pour in the beaten egg, water, and olive oil. Using your hands, gradually mix the flour into the liquid until a dough forms.
  • On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 3-4 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt and minced garlic. Season with salt to taste, cover, and set aside to reach room temperature.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and grated onion. Season with salt and pepper, mix well, and cover.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking sheet with olive oil. Divide the rested dough into 3 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Keep the dough covered with a damp tea towel to prevent drying. On a floured surface, roll one piece of dough into a thin sheet, about 12 x 10 inches. Cut the sheet into 1-inch squares. Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each square. Pinch the corners together to form a pouch, sealing the seams tightly. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling, placing the shaped manti on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the manti in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden. Allow them to cool.
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil and season it with salt. Gently add the baked manti and simmer until they float, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • While the manti cooks, prepare the spiced oil by heating olive oil in a pan until shimmering. Add the pepper paste, Aleppo pepper, dried mint, and sumac. Simmer for about one minute until fragrant.
  • Serve the manti on a warm dish, topped with garlic yogurt and drizzled with spiced oil. Garnish with additional mint and sumac if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

You can freeze the uncooked manti for later use. Just par-bake them first, then freeze. When ready to cook, boil them directly from frozen. Feel free to adjust the garlic in the yogurt to your taste! No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.
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