Manti: Traditional Turkmen Dumplings with Grandma’s Recipe

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and healthier, while sour cream is more economical.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible, and frozen herbs can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour and water until smooth, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

Finely chop the onion and garlic, then sauté in a pan until translucent.

Combine the ground lamb with the sautéed onion and garlic, adding salt, black pepper, and cumin to taste.

Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface until thin, then cut into squares.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each square.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a triangle, then pinch the edges to seal.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and place a steamer basket above it.

Arrange the manti in the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.

Cover and steam for 25-30 minutes until the dough is cooked through.

Melt butter and mix with vinegar for serving.

Serve the manti hot, drizzled with the butter-vinegar mixture and a side of yogurt.

Cooking Techniques

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