Turkish Manti Dumplings | #turkishfood #dumplings #turkishmanti #comfortfood

Not to be dramatic but Justin’s Turkish Manti Dumplings could steal your heart.

Serves 4
Total time: 1.5 hours

Ingredients

300g plain flour
1 egg
1 tsp salt
70–80 ml water
300g minced beef or lamb
1 small onion, grated
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
400g Turkish or Greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves, grated
Salt, to taste
3 tbsp butter
1.5 tsp paprika
1 tsp chilli flakes, optional

Method

1. Add the plain flour and salt to the stand mixer bowl. Pour in the egg and the water gradually on low speed until a firm dough forms. Switch to medium speed and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Leave the dough to rest for 20 minutes

2. In a bowl, combine the minced beef or lamb, grated onion, salt, black pepper and paprika

3. Divide the dough into 2-3 portions. Roll each one into a thin sheet (about 2 mm). Cut into 5 × 5 cm squares

4. Place 1 tsp of the filling in the centre of each square and pinch the corners to seal into dumplings

5. Bring salted water to a boil. Add the manti and cook for 6-8 minutes, until they float and the dough is tender

6. Mix the yogurt, grated garlic and a pinch of salt until smooth

7. Melt the butter in a small pan, stir in the paprika and chilli flakes, and cook for 10–15 seconds until fragrant

8. Drain the manti, plate them, spoon over the garlic yogurt sauce, and drizzle the hot butter sauce on top