Description
Turkish Tiny Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce, also known as ‘Manti’, are bite-sized dumplings made from a simple dough of flour, water, and egg, boiled until tender and served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. The dish is finished with a rich, spiced butter sauce featuring paprika and black pepper, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Yogurt Sauce
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup water, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly until a smooth dough forms.
- Form the dumplings: Roll the dough into tiny balls, approximately the size of a small marble, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
- Cook the dumplings: Drop the tiny dough balls into a pot of boiling water. Cook until the dumplings float to the surface, indicating they are cooked through, which typically takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare the yogurt sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups of plain yogurt and 2 cloves of minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
- Make the spiced butter sauce: In a pan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Once melted, add 1 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the butter, stirring briefly to infuse the flavors without burning the spices.
- Assemble and serve: Place the cooked dumplings on a serving dish, generously spoon the garlic yogurt sauce over them, and then drizzle the hot spiced butter sauce on top for a burst of flavor and aroma.
Notes
- For an authentic touch, you can substitute plain yogurt with Greek yogurt for a thicker sauce.
- If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or dried mint for extra color and flavor.
- Ensure the water is rapidly boiling before adding dumplings to prevent sticking.
- Use unsalted butter if you want to control the saltiness of the dish more precisely.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
