World Flavors Cookbook

Kyrgyz Manti (Steamed Dumplings)

Name: Kyrgyz Manti (Steamed Dumplings)
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Kyrgyzstan
Ingredients: Dough: 500g Flour, 1 Egg, Water, Salt. Filling: 500g Lamb (fatty), 3 Onions, 200g Pumpkin (optional), Cumin, Pepper.

Large steamed dumplings filled with hand-chopped meat and onions, often with added pumpkin for sweetness and moisture.

Cuisine: Kyrgyzstan

Ingredients

Dough: 500g Flour, 1 Egg, Water, Salt. Filling: 500g Lamb (fatty), 3 Onions, 200g Pumpkin (optional), Cumin, Pepper.

Instructions

1. Prepare dough and let rest. 2. Finely chop meat, onions, and pumpkin by hand. Season well. 3. Roll out dough and cut into 10cm circles. 4. Place filling in center and pleat to seal. 5. Steam in a multi-tiered steamer for 40-45 minutes. 6. Serve with vinegar or chili oil.