Sumptuous Turkish Manti with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Mini Dumplings with a Savory Yogurt Twist
These delightful Turkish dumplings are filled with seasoned meat and topped with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, offering a taste of the Mediterranean right at your table.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Dough
For the Filling
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
For the Butter Sauce
Preparation
Marinating the Filling
Combine Meat and Spices
In a bowl, mix the ground meat with chopped onion, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Refrigerate the Filling
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Preparing the Dough
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Knead the Dough
Make a well in the center, add the egg and water, and knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Ensure the dough is not too sticky; adjust with additional flour if necessary. Pro Tip: Let the dough rest to make it easier to roll out.
Cooking Process
Form the Dumplings
Roll out the dough thinly, cut into small squares, place a small amount of filling in each, and fold corners to seal.
Boil the Dumplings
Cook the dumplings in a pot of salted, boiling water for 8-10 minutes until they float.
Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Mix yogurt and garlic, seasoning with salt, ready to drizzle over cooked dumplings.
Plating & Serving
Sumptuous Turkish Manti with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Sumptuous Turkish Manti with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Plating the Manti
Arrange the cooked manti on a large serving platter, drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce and melted butter, and sprinkle with paprika and chili flakes.