Epic Road Trip Food Tour: 10 Dishes You Need to Try Now!

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a creamier texture with fewer calories, while sour cream is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is a budget-friendly substitute.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika adds flavor without heat, while black pepper is more common and inexpensive.

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

In a bowl, combine ground lamb, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and cumin.

Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut the dough into small squares or circles.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each piece of dough.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a triangle or dumpling shape, sealing the edges tightly.

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the manti in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fried manti and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with a side of yogurt and sprinkle with mint and red pepper flakes.

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