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HOW TO MAKE TURKMEN DELICIOUS DUMPLINGS "MANTY" | КАК ПРИГОТОВИТЬ ВКУСНЫЕ ТУРКМЕНСКИЕ МАНТЫ

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Manty

Cultural Context

Manty, a traditional dish in Turkmenistan, is believed to have originated from Central Asian nomadic cultures, where hearty meals were essential for sustaining energy. These dumplings symbolize hospitality and are often served during family gatherings and celebrations. Today, manty can be found in various forms across Central Asia and beyond, with each region adding its unique twist to the filling and spices.

TurkmenTMmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 lb ground lamb
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 cup parsley
1 medium carrot
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 cup yogurt

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 more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers health benefits, while margarine is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is higher in protein, while sour cream can be a budget-friendly alternative.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides a fresh flavor, while apple cider vinegar is often less costly.

1

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

2

Finely chop the onion and garlic; combine with ground lamb in a bowl.

3

Season the meat mixture with salt, black pepper, and cumin; mix thoroughly.

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

Bring the corners of the triangle together to form a pouch; pinch to secure.

8

Prepare a steamer and fill it with water; bring to a boil.

9

Place the manty in the steamer basket; cover and steam for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

10

Melt butter in a small pan; drizzle over the cooked manty before serving.

11

Serve hot with yogurt and a sprinkle of parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

MantiMantiMantı

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