Manty From Kazakhstan Recipe

Name: Manty From Kazakhstan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb beef; 4 large onions; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; salt; pepper; 1/3 cup water; 2 -3 laurel leaves; 3 -5 peppercorns; 1 teaspoon mixed spice, for kazakh and uzbek recipies (see recipe of that name); For dough; 1/2 lb flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; For Sauce; 1 cup yogurt or 1 cup sour cream; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1 teaspoon crushed dried mint

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb beef
4 large onions
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt
pepper
1/3 cup water
2 -3 laurel leaves
3 -5 peppercorns
1 teaspoon mixed spice, for kazakh and uzbek recipies (see recipe of that name)
For dough
1/2 lb flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
For Sauce
1 cup yogurt or 1 cup sour cream
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 teaspoon crushed dried mint

1
Place bay leaves and peppercorns in just over 1/3 cup water and boil breifly. Remove leaves and peppercorns, set aside.
2
Slowly fry onions until golden. Half way through the cooking, add spice mix, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
3
In a bowl, mix ground meat, onion mixture, and the boiled water. Set aside.
4
Mix dough ingredients and kneed well. Shape dough into balls the size of walnuts. Flatten these, and add 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture. Fold dough around the meat to form triangles. Normally, these are steamed, but if you prefer to bake them, add oil or butter to the dough.
5
While they are cooking, mix the yogurt with grated garlic and crushed mint, stir well. When manty are ready, place them on a serving platter and cover them with the yogurt sauce. Serve hot.

971

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb beef, 4 large onions, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, salt, and more.

Yes, Manty From Kazakhstan falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Manty From Kazakhstan

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