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DELICIOUS MANTY "Steamed Turkmen dumplings" recipe. Türkmen mantısı tarifi

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Turkmen Manty

Cultural Context

Manty, a beloved dish in Turkmen cuisine, reflects the nomadic heritage of the region, traditionally made by families during gatherings. These dumplings are often filled with lamb and spices, showcasing the rich flavors of Central Asia. Today, manty has gained popularity beyond Turkmenistan, with variations found in neighboring countries, each adding their own twist to this comforting dish.

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90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground lamb
1 medium onion
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 cup sour cream

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.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: no alternatives

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

1

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

2

Add water gradually and knead until smooth.

3

Cover dough and let rest for 30 minutes.

4

Finely chop onion and parsley.

5

Combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and parsley in a bowl.

6

Roll out dough on a floured surface into thin sheets.

7

Cut dough into squares or circles.

8

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each piece.

9

Fold dough over filling and seal edges tightly.

10

Arrange manty in a steamer basket.

11

Steam manty for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

12

Melt butter and mix with vinegar and chili flakes for serving.

13

Serve manty hot with sauce and sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingsteamingfilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinsteamerknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

MantyMantiTurkmen Dumplings

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