Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)

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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)!

close up view of Homemade Manti with sauce on a plate with a floral design, served with greens and nuts in a bowl and falafel balls on a plate
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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ teaspoon water, or as needed

Filling:

  • 2 onions, peeled

  • ½ pound ground beef

  • salt and pepper to taste

Red Pepper Oil:

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt

  • 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.

Recipe Tip

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

57 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

560 Calories
23g Fat
64g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 560
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 440mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 163mg 13%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 566mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.