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Manti (Turkish Dumplings in Yogurt and Chili Butter), and where to source it

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Roll the dough as thin as you can see your hand through before cutting the squares, because thick manti dough stays doughy and gluey no matter how long you boil the dumplings.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep90 min
Cook20 min
Makesserves 4
CuisineTurkish
Cost$$$
Contains  dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
all-purpose flour
3 cups
360 g
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eggs
2
2
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ground beef
1/2 lb
225 g
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onion, grated
1
1
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plain yogurt
2 cups
480 g
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garlic cloves
3
3
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butter
4 tbsp
56 g
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Aleppo pepper and dried mint
2 tbsp
12 g
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Knead flour, eggs, a little water and salt into a firm dough and rest it covered for 30 minutes.40 min
  2. Season the beef with grated onion and salt for the filling.8 min
  3. Roll the dough paper-thin, cut into small squares, dab filling in each, and pinch into little bundles.45 min
  4. Boil the manti in salted water until they float and the dough is tender.12 min
  5. Beat garlic into the yogurt, spoon it over the drained manti, and pour foaming Aleppo-pepper butter and mint on top.5 min
The Toolkit

rolling pin · large pot · small saucepan

Straight Answers
Can you make Manti (Turkish Dumplings in Yogurt and Chili Butter) in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Manti (Turkish Dumplings in Yogurt and Chili Butter)? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Manti (Turkish Dumplings in Yogurt and Chili Butter) ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Manti (Turkish Dumplings in Yogurt and Chili Butter) gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Manti (Turkish Dumplings in Yogurt and Chili Butter) vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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