Heavenly Turkish Manti (Turkish Dumplings)
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water (adjust as needed)
For the Filling:
250g (1/2 pound) ground beef or lamb
1 small onion, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
For the Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
For the Spiced Butter Sauce:
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried mint (optional)
For Garnish:
Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Sumac or additional paprika (optional)
