Turkish dumplings with yogurt (manti) recipe

Recipe for turkish dumplings with yogurt (manti) in our easy ethnic recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

• 7 ounces ground lamb or beef
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package wonton wrappers (*)
• 6 cups water or vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 3/4 cups plain yogurt

(*) Wonton wrappers are small, thin squares or rounds of soft dough made from flour, water, and eggs.

How to make turkish dumplings with yogurt (manti)

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine meat, onion, salt, and pepper.
• Arrange wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Pull the corners of each square toward the center to cover meat. Pinch corners together to form a bundle.
• Transfer dumplings to a lightly buttered 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, boil water or stock. Carefully take baking dish from oven and pour liquid over dumplings. Cover dish with foil. Bake for about 1 hour, or until most of water has been absorbed and dumplings are soft. Drain remaining water.
• Melt butter and pour half over top of dumplings. Add paprika to remaining butter. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, beat yogurt with a fork until it is thin and creamy and pour it over dumplings. Just before serving, pour melted butter with paprika over top. Serve warm.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 1 1/2 hours
Serves 6 to 8

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