Meat Dumplings (armenian Manti)

Meat dumplings, known as Armenian Manti, are a delicious and savory dish from Caucasian cuisine. These dumplings are filled with seasoned ground meat and steamed to perfection, making them a comforting and satisfying meal.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Caucasian Armenian Cuisine Dumplings Meat Caucasian Cuisine
Meat Dumplings (armenian Manti)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 package of dumpling wrappers
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground meat, onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Place a small amount of the meat mixture in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Fold the wrapper over the filling to create a small pocket and pinch the edges to seal.
  3. Place the dumplings in a steamer basket and steam for 20-25 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, mix the melted butter and yogurt in a bowl to create a sauce.
  5. Once the dumplings are cooked, serve them with the yogurt sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Steamer basket

Tools

Bowl Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the meat dumplings with a side of fresh salad and a glass of red wine for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, you can use store-bought dumpling wrappers instead of making them from scratch.

Cost

$15