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Turkish Manti (Lamb Dumplings)

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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Lamb Filling:

  • 1 lb. Ground Lamb
  • 1/2 White Onion very finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint chopped
  • 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin

(Optional) For the Homemade Dumpling Wrappers:

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Water

For the Garlicky Yogurt:

  • 1 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves grated
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • Juice of 1-2 Lemons

For the Buttery Tomato Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 1 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • Juice of 1 Lemon

Instructions

(Optional) To Make the Dumpling Wrappers:

  • Combine the water and flour together in a large bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough. Turn out on a clean surface to knead until a soft and pliable dough. Add more water, as needed. Cover and let rest 10-20 minutes.
  • On a very floured surface, roll out the dumpling wrappers to 1/8-1/4" thick. The thinner, the better! Slice into 2" squares.

To Make the Garlicky Yogurt:

  • Combine all ingredients together in a bowl. Mix well, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add water as desired to thin out the yogurt sauce.

To Make the Lamb Filling:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.

To Assemble the Dumplings:

  • Place about a tablespoon of the lamb filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Brush the edges with cold water, then pinch in the two opposite corners to connect at the center. Pinch all edges together to seal. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt.
  • Working in small batches, add the dumplings to cook 2-3 minutes, until they begin to float on top. Remove with a slotted spoon.

To Make the Buttery Tomato Sauce:

  • Place the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the tomato paste and paprika to cook 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup water and the lemon juice. Whisk until slightly thickened.
  • Add the cooked dumplings and gently stir to coat in the sauce.
  • Serve the warm dumplings over the garlicky yogurt to enjoy!
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