Lamb and pumpkin manty
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Manty can be made with a variety of fillings; today we have manty with lamb, onion, and pumpkin. You can substitute lamb with beef or pork if desired, but it's best to use meat with some fat. Serve this dish for a family dinner or any festive occasion. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
In a deep bowl, combine the egg, water, and vegetable oil. Add 2 tsp of salt and whisk lightly with a whisk or fork.
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Step 3
Add the flour in parts.
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Step 4
The finished dough should be firm and elastic. Gather it into a ball, cover with a towel, and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
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Step 5
Cut the meat, onion, and pumpkin into small cubes—the smaller, the better. Combine all in a deep bowl, add spices and salt to taste.
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Step 6
Mix thoroughly. The filling is ready.
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Step 7
Cut off a piece of dough and roll it into a sausage. Cut the sausage into pieces; the size depends on the desired size of the manty.
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Step 8
Roll each piece in flour on both sides and roll out into a circular shape. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the center.
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Step 9
First pinch the center, then pinch the edges.
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Step 10
Then connect the four corners with each other and pinch the resulting side openings.
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Step 11
Place the ready mantu on the oiled steamer rack. Steam over strong heat for about 45-50 minutes.
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Step 12
Serve the manty hot with your favorite sauce, butter, and fresh herbs.