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Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)

This manti recipe for dumplings takes time to prepare, but I'm sure you'll agree it is worth it. Manti is a popular meal in my country. Afiyet olsun (bon appétit)!

Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

Dough:

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  2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

  
  


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  ½ teaspoon salt

  
  


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  2 large eggs

  
  


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  ½ teaspoon water, or as needed

  
  

Filling:

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  2 onions, peeled

  
  


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  ½ pound ground beef

  
  


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  salt and pepper to taste

  
  

Red Pepper Oil:

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  3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  
  


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  1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

  
  

Yogurt Sauce:

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  1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt

  
  


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  1 tablespoon minced garlic

  
  

Directions

1. 
   

   Make dough: Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add eggs and water, mixing well with your hands. Add more water, if needed, to form a soft dough. Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes.

   
   


2. 
   

   Make filling: Shred onions and place them in a colander or sieve set over a bowl; drain and discard juice. Combine drained onion, ground beef, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well with a spoon until mashed. Set filling aside.

   
   


3. 
   

   Lightly flour a work surface and a large plate.

   
   


4. 
   

   Divide dough in half. Working with one piece at a time, roll dough on the floured surface into a rectangle as thin as possible. Cut into 2-inch squares using a knife or pastry wheel.

   
   


5. 
   

   Place about 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each square. Gather the edges of dough and pinch them together at the top to form a bundle. Transfer manti to the prepared plate; sprinkle more flour on top to prevent sticking.

   
   


6. 
   

   Make oil: Heat oil and red pepper flakes in a small skillet over low heat just until pepper flakes begin to color oil. Remove from heat and keep warm.

   
   


7. 
   

   Make sauce: Stir together yogurt and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.

   
   


8. 
   

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook manti in boiling water until filling is no longer pink and dough is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well.

   
   


9. 
   

   Divide manti onto 4 plates. Spoon yogurt sauce over manti and drizzle with pepper oil.

   
   


10. 
    

    You can use ground lamb or other ground meat instead of beef, if you prefer.

    
    
    

    Tips:You can use ground lamb or other ground meat instead of beef, if you prefer