Turkish Pasta
Turkish pasta, known as 'manti', features tender dumplings filled with spiced meat and served with a rich tomato sauce. A delightful dish perfect for family dinners.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 300 g ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the egg and water, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground meat, paprika, and cumin; cook until browned.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each square.
- Fold the dough over to create a triangle and seal the edges.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the dumplings for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g