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Türkiye
Mantı
Kayseri, Türkiye
Tiny Turkish dumplings filled with spiced minced meat, served with garlic yogurt and topped with red pepper butter and dried mint.
Cultural Significance
Originally from Central Asian Turkic peoples, Kayseri mantı is famous for being exceptionally small – traditionally, 40 should fit on one spoon!
Key Ingredients
DoughMinced beef or lambGarlic yogurtButterRed pepper flakesDried mint
Preparation Method
Tiny squares of dough are filled with seasoned meat, pinched closed, boiled until tender, and served with garlicky yogurt and sizzling spiced butter.