Manti

Mantı

Ingredients12

• all-purpose flour400 g
• egg1
• water120 ml
• salt2 tsp
• ground beef250 g
• onion1
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• plain yogurt400 g
• garlic2 cloves
• butter60 g
• Aleppo pepper flakes1 tsp
• dried mint1 tsp

Method

1. Mix the flour, egg, 1 tsp salt, and water into a firm dough, knead until smooth, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Finely grate the onion, squeeze out excess liquid, and mix with the ground beef, remaining salt, and black pepper.
3. Roll the dough very thin, cut into small squares about 2 cm across, place a tiny bit of filling in each, and pinch the corners closed.
4. Boil the dumplings in plenty of salted water until they float and are tender, about 8–10 minutes, then drain.
5. Stir crushed garlic into the yogurt and season lightly with salt.
6. Melt the butter, stir in the pepper flakes, and warm briefly until fragrant.
7. Serve the dumplings topped with the garlic yogurt, spiced butter, and dried mint.