Ingredients
For the dough:
2 1/2 cups 00 flour (or plain flour) πΎ
2 eggs (medium to small size) π₯π₯
1/2 cup water π§
For the filling:
700g minced beef π₯©
1 large onion (brown or red), finely diced or minced π§
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley πΏ
1 1/2 tsp sea salt π§
1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper πΆοΈ
For the dressings:
4 tbsp tomato paste (if you can get your hands on Turkish sun-dried tomato paste, you will be treated to a heavenly taste) π
1–2 tsp smoked paprika πΆοΈ
100–150g butter π§
1 cup yogurt π₯
1 garlic clove π§
1/2 tsp sea salt π§
For garnishing:
Dried mint π
Sumac πΊ
Chili flakes πΆοΈ (In Turkey, chili flakes called Aleppo pepper are widely used. However, here in Australia it can be a little tricky to purchase them, and so I have substituted them with regular chili flakes)
Instructions
1οΈβ£ First, make the dough by sieving the flour into a bowl. Whisk the eggs and 1/4 cup of water. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour the whisked eggs in. Start kneading the dough and keep adding the leftover water as needed. If the dough ends up too soft, knead it on a well-floured surface, adding more flour as you go. If it is too dry, add a little splash of water. The dough should be elastic and not too firm. Place the dough into a bowl and cover with a damp towel. Rest for at least 1 hour. π₯£
2οΈβ£ To make the filling, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them well. ππ§ πΏ
3οΈβ£ On a lightly floured work surface, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough 1/2 cm thin. Cut the dough into 4-5 cm squares. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each square. To form the manti, fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle; press the edges together to seal. Transfer the manti to the prepared baking sheet. π
4οΈβ£ In a small bowl, combine the yogurt and garlic and season with salt. Mix well, cover, and keep refrigerated for the meantime. π₯π§π§
5οΈβ£ In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the tomato paste and paprika, and fry, stirring for 1-2 minutes, then turn the heat off and keep in a warm place. π π§πΆοΈ
6οΈβ£ Bring a large pot of water to boil. Once the water is boiling, add the manti and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to bowls. π²
7οΈβ£ Top with the yogurt sauce and warm butter sauce, and sprinkle with dried mint, chili flakes, and sumac when serving. πΏπΆοΈπΊ
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes