Description
These Turkish Manti are savory, pasta-like dumplings filled with spiced beef, then topped with creamy yogurt sauce and a spicy chili drizzle. A traditional Turkish comfort food, perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 400g 00 pasta flour
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp kosher salt
Meat 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 Dressing:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Chili Dressing:
- 4 tbsp olive oil (See Note 1)
- 2 tbsp red pepper paste (See Note 1)
- 2 tsp dried mint
Instructions
- In a bowl, add flour and make a well in the center. Beat eggs and add them to the well with salt. Using a fork, whisk from the center outward until dough forms. Knead by hand until smooth, then cover with a tea towel and rest for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix filling ingredients by hand. Cover and set aside.
- Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper. Mix yogurt dressing ingredients and refrigerate. Mix olive oil and red pepper paste for the chili dressing and set aside.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to โ -inch thickness (or use a pasta machine). Cut into 2-inch squares.
- Place 2 teaspoons of meat filling in the center of each square. Pinch opposite corners together to form a star shape. Transfer to baking trays and let dry.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add dumplings and cook for 4 minutes or until they float to the surface.
- Drain and serve immediately with yogurt sauce, chili dressing, and a sprinkle of dried mint.
Notes
- Note 1: Turkish red pepper paste (Biber Salรงasฤฑ) can be found in Mediterranean grocery stores. Substitute with harissa or tomato paste mixed with chili flakes.
- Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed with a side of Turkish bread or a simple salad.
- Make Ahead: You can freeze Manti before cooking for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 dumplings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg