Foreigner Cooks KYRGYZ MANTI For The FIRST TIME (🇬🇧 in 🇰🇬)

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is more affordable.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are lower in cost and have a longer shelf life.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with fewer calories.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper is milder, while paprika adds color and flavor.

Prepare the filling by mixing chopped onion, beef, special spices, and chili in a bowl.

Roll out the flour using a rolling pin to create the pastry.

Take a spoonful of the filling and place it in the center of the rolled pastry.

Fold the pastry over the filling like a present and pinch the edges to seal it.

Ensure there is space between each manty when placing them in the steamer to prevent sticking.

Place the manties in a steamer over boiling water.

Cover the steamer and let the manties cook for 20 minutes.

Serve the manties hot.

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