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Turkish manti with beef, yogurt and paprika butter

Homemade Turkish manti filled with beef and served with yogurt and butter flavored with chili and paprika.

This version of Turkish manti pairs kneaded, rested dough with a beef filling of onion, garlic and parsley. The parcels are boiled and served with plain yogurt and paprika butter. Sizes and sauces can vary by region; this recipe follows a beef-filled version of manti.

Total time153 min
DifficultyAdvanced
servings4
Turkish manti with beef, yogurt and paprika butter
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Method

  1. 01

    Make the dough

    Mix the flour with a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center, pour in the water and melted butter, and mix until a dough forms.

    Ready to continue when: The flour is incorporated and a dough has formed with no visible dry patches.

  2. 02

    Knead

    Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead it for 6–7 minutes. If it sticks, gradually work in some of the measured flour, without exceeding the stated amount.

    Ready to continue when: The dough is smooth and elastic and no longer sticks to the work surface.

    7 min
  3. 03

    Rest the dough

    Wrap the dough and leave it to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

    Ready to continue when: The dough has rested for at least 30 minutes and remains covered.

    30 min
  4. 04

    Mix the filling

    Grate and drain the onion well. Mix it with the ground beef, garlic, chopped parsley, a pinch of salt, the black pepper and 1 tsp dried chili.

    Ready to continue when: The mixture looks even and the onion is no longer releasing liquid into the bowl.

  5. 05

    Shape the manti

    Roll the dough on a surface dusted with the remaining flour until thin but not translucent. Cut it into squares about 2.5 cm wide. Place a small portion of filling in the center of each square and seal the edges into parcels.

    Ready to continue when: The parcels are sealed, with no filling visible at the joins.

  6. 06

    Prepare the yogurt

    Put the plain yogurt in a bowl and stir until smooth. Set it aside for serving.

    Ready to continue when: The yogurt is smooth and ready to serve.

  7. 07

    Make the paprika butter

    Melt the butter for the sauce in a small pan. When it bubbles, add the remaining dried chili and the paprika; stir and take it off the heat.

    Ready to continue when: The butter is melted and the chili and paprika are mixed in without darkening or burning.

  8. 08

    Boil and serve

    Boil the manti for about 3 minutes, or until they have risen to the surface and the last one has floated for 15 seconds. Drain and serve straight away with the yogurt, paprika butter and reserved parsley.

    Ready to continue when: The manti have risen to the surface and the last one has floated for 15 seconds; they are drained and served with the sauces and parsley.

    3 min

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