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Turkish Mantı Soup

Cultural Context

Turkish Mantı Soup has its roots in Central Asian cuisine, where dumplings are a staple. In Turkey, these tiny dumplings are often filled with spiced meat and served in a flavorful broth. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings, this dish symbolizes warmth and hospitality. Today, Mantı has gained popularity beyond Turkey, inspiring variations in many countries, each adapting the recipe to local tastes.

TurkishTRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground lamb
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1 large egg
1 cup yogurt
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried mint
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
4 cups vegetable broth

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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 offers a thicker texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can be less expensive.

1

Mix ground lamb, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.

2

In a separate bowl, combine flour, water, and egg to form a dough.

3

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Roll out the dough thinly and cut into small squares.

5

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

6

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

7

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

8

Drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

9

In a separate pot, heat vegetable broth until simmering.

10

Add cooked dumplings to the broth and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

11

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in paprika until fragrant, about 1 minute.

12

Serve the soup hot, drizzled with the paprika butter and a dollop of yogurt on top.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Mantı ÇorbasıDumpling Soup

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