Turkish Dumplings (Mantı)

How to Make It

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  ['Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix 3 cups of flour, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Slowly add approximately 1 cup of water to knead a firm and smooth dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.', 'Prepare the filling: Place 300 grams of lean ground beef in a bowl. Add 1 grated medium onion, 2 cloves of grated garlic, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Knead thoroughly. ', 'Shape the mantı: Divide the rested dough in half. Roll out each piece very thinly (about 1-2 mm thick). Cut the rolled dough into small squares (about 2x2 cm). Place a very small piece of the meat filling in the center of each square and seal the edges to form tiny pouches or triangles. Repeat this process until all the dough and filling are used.', 'Boil the mantı: In a large pot, bring plenty of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Drop the prepared mantı into the boiling water and cook for about 8-10 minutes, until they float to the surface and become tender. Remove the boiled mantı from the water with a slotted spoon and drain any excess water.', 'Prepare the sauces: For garlic yogurt, mix 2 cups of strained yogurt with 2-3 cloves of grated garlic and a pinch of salt. For buttered mint and red pepper sauce, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a small pan. When the butter starts to foam, add 1 tablespoon of dried mint and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.', 'Serve: Transfer the hot mantı to a serving plate. Drizzle with garlic yogurt first, then pour the prepared buttered mint and red pepper sauce over it, and serve hot.']