Manti is a bite-sized pocket of traditional deliciousness! I am so excited to share this family recipe with you. Armenians traditionally serve this as a soup. Enjoy Manti as a two-bite appetizer served with garlic yogurt. Baking them first makes the edges crunchy. You will be amazed how much flavor is in every bite!
Kristina www.KristinaRice.com
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch parsley chopped (garnish)
1 tomato chopped (garnish)
Wonton wrappers
BEEF / LAMB FILLING
1 lb ground beef
½ lb ground lamb
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1 C chopped parsley
1 bunch scallions (chopped, 6)
1 small/medium onion (minced)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp tsp red pepper flakes
¼ C oil
*combine all ingredients, bag and chill 1-2 hours
TURKEY FILLING
1 ½ lbs ground turkey
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1 C chopped parsley
1 bunch scallions (chopped, 6)
1 small/medium onion (minced)
1 tsp white pepper
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cumin
¼ C oil
*combine all ingredients, bag and chill 1-2 hours
GARLIC YOGURT
2 C plain yogurt
1 Tbsp garlic (minced)
½ tsp corriander
¼ tsp salt and white pepper or to taste
¼ C chopped parsley
*combine all, set aside/chill until service
BROTH
4 C beef broth
2 Tbsp tomato paste
Chopped parsley, tomatoes (add what you like, if any)
DIRECTIONS
Keep wonton wrappers covered with damp paper towel during process to avoid drying outKRIS
Cut wonton in 4 equal squares
Place marble size amount of choice filling in center of wonton square
Water edge to seal manti
Create miniature canoes with meat filling showing
Place pastries side by side in buttered baking dish
Brush with melted butter
Bake in oven 425 degrees for 40 minutes
Pour hot broth over pastry & return to oven for 10-15 minutes more (until most stock is absorbed)
Serve manti in shallow bowl / add broth
Top with spoonful of garlic yogurt
Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and parsley
Enjoy!J
