Manti - Turkish Dumplings

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Egg

1

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Water

3/4 cup (adjust as necessary)

Ground lamb or beef

1 pound

Onion

1, finely chopped

Salt

1 teaspoon (for the filling)

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Plain yogurt

1 cup

Butter

4 tablespoons

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. To make the dough, in a large bowl, combine the flour, egg, salt, and water. Mix until a rough dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. For the filling, in a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef, finely chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
4. Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface as thinly as possible. Cut into 3-inch squares.
5. Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each square. Fold the dough over to form a triangle, pinching the edges firmly to seal. Ensure there are no air pockets.
6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the manti and cook until they rise to the surface, approximately 5-7 minutes. Avoid overcrowding the pot; you may need to cook them in batches.
7. While the manti are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing the plain yogurt with minced garlic in a bowl. Set aside.
8. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the paprika and cook for an additional minute to allow the flavors to infuse.
9. Drain the manti and divide them among serving plates. Generously spoon the garlic-yogurt sauce over the top, then drizzle with the melted butter. Serve hot and enjoy!