Turkish Dumplings (Manti) Recipe
Traditional Turkish Dumplings, known as Manti, are small dough parcels filled with a savory beef mixture, boiled until tender, and served with a tangy yogurt sauce and spicy red pepper oil. This recipe offers a delicious homemade take on this cherished dish, highlighting freshly made pasta dough and a flavorful meat filling balanced by cooling yogurt and aromatic spices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 36-40 dumplings, servings 4-6 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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Dough
- 400 g 00 pasta flour
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp kosher salt
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp oregano leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Yogurt Sauce
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Chili Oil Dressing
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red pepper paste
- 2 tsp dried mint
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, add the flour and create a well in the center. Beat the eggs and add to the well along with the salt. Using a fork, whisk starting from the middle moving outward until the dough begins to form. Then knead by hand until a smooth ball forms. Cover with a tea towel and let rest for 20 minutes while preparing the filling.
- Mix the Filling: In another bowl, combine ground beef, chopped parsley, oregano, minced garlic, diced onion, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt with your hands until well mixed. Cover with a tea towel and set aside.
- Prepare Baking Trays and Sauces: Line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside. Mix together the Greek yogurt, water, and salt for the yogurt sauce; refrigerate. Combine olive oil and red pepper paste to create the chili oil dressing; set aside.
- Roll and Cut Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness, or use a pasta machine. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 2-inch squares. Re-roll any scraps to use all dough.
- Fill and Shape Dumplings: Place about 2 teaspoons of meat filling into the center of each dough square. Using fingertips, bring opposite corners up and pinch together at the top to form star-shaped dumplings. Place on prepared baking trays to dry until ready to cook.
- Repeat Filling: Continue shaping until all dough and filling are used, yielding approximately 36-40 dumplings.
- Cook Manti: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add dumplings gently; they should sink initially. Stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook for 4 minutes, until dumplings float to the surface.
- Serve: Drain dumplings and serve immediately in bowls or a single serving tray. Spoon yogurt sauce over the dumplings, drizzle with chili oil dressing, and sprinkle with dried mint on top.
Notes
- Note 1: The olive oil and red pepper paste combination makes a vibrant chili oil that adds heat and depth to the dish.
- Use 00 pasta flour for a smooth, elastic dough that yields tender dumplings.
- Make sure to rest the dough to allow gluten development and easier rolling.
- The yogurt sauce complements the spicy chili oil, balancing flavors and textures.
- Be gentle when cooking the dumplings to avoid tearing them.
Keywords: Turkish manti, dumplings, homemade pasta, beef filling, yogurt sauce, chili oil, traditional Turkish recipe
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