Kayseri Mantısı (Turkish Tiny Spiced Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt & Sizzling Sumac-Mint Butter) – Authentic Turkey Recipe
Central Anatolian masterpiece dressing tender dumplings in cool garlic yogurt and sizzling red pepper-mint butter.
- Country of Origin
- 🇹🇷 Turkey (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 25 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Bite-sized meat-or-lentil pasta dumplings, Cool garlicky yogurt sauce, Sizzling ruby paprika-mint butter, Dried mint (nane), Tangy sumac
Ingredients for Kayseri Mantısı (Turkish Tiny Spiced Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt & Sizzling Sumac-Mint Butter) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bite-sized meat-or-lentil pasta dumplings, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups cool garlicky yogurt sauce, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sizzling ruby paprika-mint butter
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with dried mint (nane)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Turkey seasoning (tangy sumac, Aleppo pepper, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Finely chop or mash bite-sized meat-or-lentil pasta dumplings and mix in a bowl with dried mint (nane), tangy sumac, Aleppo pepper, garlic, and a pinch of salt to form a savory filling.
- Portion or fold the seasoned mixture with cool garlicky yogurt sauce into neat traditional parcels, dumplings, or patties.
- Heat a heavy skillet with oil over medium heat or bring a steamer/broth pot to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the parcels for 12–15 minutes until tender and cooked through (crisping the bottoms in the skillet if desired).
- Spoon sizzling ruby paprika-mint butter generously over the top and serve warm.