Manti Recipe
Crispy, golden-baked dumplings filled with ground veal and aromatic spices, served hot with a touch of traditional yogurt
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Ingredients
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Dumpling Dough
Filling
Yogurt Sauce
Method
Dumpling Dough Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg and water. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground veal, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, and parsley. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Assembly and Baking
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut into 3-inch squares.
- 5
Fill the Dumplings
Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Fold the corners over the filling to form a pouch and pinch the edges to seal.
- 6
Bake the Dumplings
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the dumplings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Yogurt Sauce Preparation
- 7
Make the Yogurt Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and dried mint until smooth. Set aside.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Manti
Serve the baked manti hot, drizzled with the yogurt sauce on top. Enjoy!
