Effortless Tray Manti Recipe for a Flavorful Meal
Tired of the tedious process of making individual dumplings? Nefis Yemek Tarifleri presents a delightful and easy-to-prepare Tray Manti recipe that promises a burst of flavor. This recipe simplifies the traditional Turkish manti, making it accessible for home cooks of all levels.
Ingredients for Tray Manti
For the Dough:
- 4 cups flour
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 500g ground meat
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2.5 cups hot water (500 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
- 2 cups yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried mint
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Preparation Steps
Begin by preparing the filling: mix the ground meat, grated onion, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper thoroughly.
For the dough, combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Create a well in the center and add the egg and lukewarm water. Mix with a fork, then knead until a firm, non-sticky dough forms. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape them into balls. Cover the dough balls with plastic wrap or a cloth to prevent them from drying out while you work.
Roll out each dough ball thinly. Place the ground meat mixture along two edges of the rolled-out dough. Roll the dough from the edges towards the center to form logs. Cut each log in the middle to separate them, yielding four rolls. Cut these rolls into 2 cm wide pieces. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
Arrange the manti pieces in a greased baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes, using the top and bottom heat setting without a fan.
While the manti bakes, prepare the sauce: sauté the tomato paste in vegetable oil for 1-2 minutes. Add salt and hot water, then cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Pour the sauce over the lightly browned manti and bake for another 10 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
Finally, serve the Tray Manti topped with yogurt mixed with salt, and a drizzle of butter and oil infused with spices. Enjoy your delicious homemade Tray Manti!
