Manti with Yogurt and Spicy Butter

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add warm water while mixing until a firm dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

   ~30 min
2. 2

   While the dough rests, prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, mix ground beef, chopped onion, garlic powder, and black pepper. Knead until well combined.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Roll out the dough thinly (about 1-2 mm thick) on a floured surface. Cut into small squares, approximately 2x2 cm. Place a tiny amount of filling (about 1/2 teaspoon) in the center of each square and fold to create small pleated dumplings.

   ~25 min
4. 4

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the manti dumplings and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.

   ~12 min
5. 5

   While the manti are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together plain yogurt and minced garlic.

   ~2 min
6. 6

   In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the red pepper flakes and dried mint. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

   ~2 min
7. 7

   Drain the cooked manti using a colander. Arrange the manti on serving plates. Spoon the garlic-yogurt sauce generously over the manti. Drizzle the spicy butter over the yogurt.

   ~3 min