Here’s a recipe for Heavenly Turkish Manti, along with the ingredients, instructions, and approximate nutrition information:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water, or as needed

For the filling:

  • 1/2 pound (225g) ground beef or lamb
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste

For the yogurt sauce:

  • 2 cups (480g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste

For the tomato sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 ounces/400g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg. Gradually add water, a little at a time, while kneading until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. In the meantime, prepare the filling by combining the ground beef or lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground black pepper, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Mix well until combined.
  3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until very thin. Cut the dough into small squares, about 1 inch (2.5cm) in size.
  4. Place a small amount of the filling in the center of each dough square. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle and pinch the edges to seal.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the manti to the boiling water and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the manti float to the surface and are cooked through. Remove the cooked manti with a slotted spoon and drain.
  6. To make the yogurt sauce, mix the plain Greek yogurt with minced garlic and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  7. To make the tomato sauce, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Serve the cooked manti hot, topped with yogurt sauce and tomato sauce. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley or mint.

Nutrition information (per serving, based on 4 servings):

  • Calories: Approximately 580
  • Total Fat: Approximately 22g
  • Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
  • Cholesterol: Approximately 105mg
  • Sodium: Approximately 780mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: Approximately 58g
  • Dietary Fiber: Approximately 4g
  • Sugars: Approximately 8g
  • Protein: Approximately 36g

Enjoy your Heavenly Turkish Manti!

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