Manti (Turkish Dumplings) with Garlicky Yogurt and Spiced Oil

Name: Manti (Turkish Dumplings) with Garlicky Yogurt and Spiced Oil
Prep time: 1 h 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, (plus more for dusting); 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 medium egg, (beaten); 1/2 cup (120g) water; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, (plus more for greasing); 16 ounces plain whole milk yogurt ((thick and creamy Turkish or Greek yogurt preferred)); 2 to 3 garlic cloves, (minced or grated); sea salt, (to taste); 8 ounces lean ground beef or lamb; 1 onion, (grated or very finely chopped); sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon Turkish red pepper paste (or double concentrated tomato paste); 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper; 2 teaspoons dried mint, (plus more for serving); 1 teaspoon sumac, (plus more for serving)

Instructions

Prep:1h 40minCook:20min

These delicious dumplings with seasoned ground beef and onion are served with a garlic yogurt sauce and a warm, spice-infused olive oil. It takes a bit of time to make mantı but it is worth all the effort. You can make manti ahead of time, par-bake it, and freeze it to use for a rainy day.

Updated at: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:26:41 GMT