Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour , plus more for dusting
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 teaspoons water , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Make dough: Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add eggs and water, mixing well with your hands. Add more water, if needed, to form a soft dough. Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Make filling: Shred onions and place them in a colander or sieve set over a bowl; drain and discard juice. Combine drained onion, ground beef, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well with a spoon until mashed. Set filling aside.

3. 3

   Lightly flour a work surface and a large plate.

4. 4

   Divide dough in half. Working with one piece at a time, roll dough on the floured surface into a rectangle as thin as possible. Cut into 2-inch squares using a knife or pastry wheel.

5. 5

   Place about 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each square. Gather the edges of dough and pinch them together at the top to form a bundle. Transfer manti to the prepared plate; sprinkle more flour on top to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   Make oil: Heat oil and red pepper flakes in a small skillet over low heat just until pepper flakes begin to color oil. Remove from heat and keep warm.

7. 7

   Make sauce: Stir together yogurt and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.

8. 8

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook manti in boiling water until filling is no longer pink and dough is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well.

9. 9

   Divide manti onto 4 plates. Spoon yogurt sauce over manti and drizzle with pepper oil.