Description
Delectable Turkish Manti dumplings dance with robust flavors, blending delicate pasta pockets filled with seasoned ground meat. Savory yogurt sauce and aromatic spices elevate this classic Anatolian comfort dish, inviting you to savor each exquisite bite of culinary tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
- 400 grams 00 pasta flour
- 4 eggs
Meat Filling Components:
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons oregano leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Dressing and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red pepper paste
- 2 teaspoons dried mint
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by creating a well in a flour-filled bowl. Incorporate beaten eggs and salt, gently whisking from the center outward until a cohesive dough emerges. Knead thoroughly until the texture becomes smooth and elastic, then drape with a kitchen cloth and allow to rest for a short period.
- Thoroughly combine the meat filling ingredients, ensuring even distribution. Set the mixture aside, covered, to maintain moisture and blend flavors.
- Arrange parchment-lined baking trays as a staging area. Craft the yogurt dressing and refrigerate to enhance its consistency. Separately, blend olive oil with red pepper paste to create a vibrant chili dressing.
- Transform the rested dough into a thin sheet using a rolling pin or pasta machine, aiming for a delicate ⅛-inch thickness. Precisely cut the dough into uniform 2-inch squares.
- Carefully position a modest portion of meat filling at the center of each square. Delicately pinch opposite corners, creating an intricate star-shaped configuration. Arrange the formed dumplings on prepared trays, allowing them to air-dry slightly.
- Generate a gently bubbling water bath with a touch of salt. Carefully introduce the dumplings and monitor until they gracefully float to the surface, indicating perfect doneness.
- Swiftly drain the dumplings and plate immediately. Embellish with generous dollops of yogurt sauce, a drizzle of spicy chili dressing, and a light dusting of dried mint for an authentic Turkish culinary experience.
Notes
- Flour Quality Matters: Use high-protein wheat flour for a more elastic and sturdy dumpling dough that holds its shape during cooking.
- Filling Finesse: Let the meat mixture rest for 15 minutes before filling to allow flavors to meld and improve overall taste intensity.
- Temperature Technique: Keep dumplings at room temperature before boiling to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute wheat flour with a gluten-free blend made from rice or chickpea flour for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg