25-Min Kayseri Manti with Lamb & Yogurt
Tiny Turkish dumplings stuffed with spiced ground lamb, boiled until tender, then tossed with garlicky yogurt and topped with crispy butter and sumac. A weeknight version of the classic that skips the hand-rolling—use wonton wrappers instead.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 6 oz ground lamb
- 24 count wonton wrappers
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp sumac (or lemon zest)
- ¼ medium onion, finely diced
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground lamb with diced onion, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- 2
Place 1 tsp filling in center of each wonton wrapper, wet edges with water, fold into triangle, then bring corners together to form a pouch.
- 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add manti in batches, and cook until they float and bob for 2 minutes—about 8–10 minutes total.
- 4
Whisk yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt until smooth, spread over a serving platter.
- 5
Drain manti and toss gently with melted butter (heat butter in the pot until foaming, add manti back in).
- 6
Spoon manti over yogurt, drizzle any remaining butter on top, and finish with a sprinkle of sumac.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- slotted spoon or spider skimmer
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