World Flavors Cookbook

Uzbek Manti

Name: Uzbek Manti
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Uzbekistan
Ingredients: Dough: 500g flour, 1 egg, water Filling: 500g minced lamb/beef, 2 onions, cumin, black pepper Butter and sour cream (sour cream) for serving

Large, delicate steamed dumplings filled with spiced meat or pumpkin, served with sour cream.

Cuisine: Uzbekistan

Ingredients

Dough: 500g flour, 1 egg, water Filling: 500g minced lamb/beef, 2 onions, cumin, black pepper Butter and sour cream (sour cream) for serving

Instructions

Roll out dough very thin and cut into large squares. Place a spoonful of filling in the center. Pinch corners together to form a unique knot shape. Steam in a multi-tiered steamer (mantovarka) for 45 minutes. Serve hot, brushed with butter and a side of sour cream or yogurt.