Manti
Tiny, hand-folded dumplings filled with spiced meat, served with garlic yogurt, melted butter, and chili oil.
Origin & history
Kayseri Manti is famous for being so small that a single spoon should hold dozens of them. It is a labor-intensive dish often made by families together.
Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Sauce
The method
Step by step
- 01
Fold
1 hrRoll dough thin, cut into small squares. Place a tiny bit of meat in each, fold corners to the center.
The smaller the manti, the better the cook.
- 02
Boil and serve
10 minBoil in salted water until they float. Serve with garlic yogurt and chili butter.
Don't overcook the dough.
Chef tips
- — Make in large batches and freeze.
Common mistakes
- — Making the squares too large
- — Overcooking the dumplings
Substitutions
- Beef → LambMore traditional flavor.
Storage & serving
Freeze raw dumplings.
Serve warm.
Food safety
Ensure meat is fully cooked.
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