Native Dish: Turkmen Manti Dumplings - NYC Immigrant Cuisine: Dovlet Bayryyev, Student

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.

Make the dough from wheat flour.

Prepare the filling with ground meat, pumpkin, salt, pepper, and onion.

Roll the dough and cut it into pieces.

Put the filling in the pieces and fold them.

Place the dumplings into the steamer above boiling water.

Steam for about 40 minutes until ready.

Finish with butter for juiciness and serve with sour cream.

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