Authentic manty
Description
It is believed that manty originated in China and came to Asia, where they are called baozi or "rolls." They are very similar to dumplings, but authentic manty are made with lamb and onion, while dumplings can be made with any meat. Also, an essential requirement when preparing this dish is the technique for preparing the lamb mince. The mince should not be ground in a meat grinder; it must be finely chopped by hand with a knife. The dough is a simple unleavened one, and the key is to knead it thoroughly. Potatoes are not included in the original recipe, but I add one potato to make the manty softer.
Instructions
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Step 1
Sift the flour into a deep bowl, add salt, egg, and warm water.
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Step 2
Knead a firm and elastic dough. Let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 3
Prepare the stuffing: wash the meat and dry it with a paper towel, then finely chop it with a knife.
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Step 4
Peel the onion and chop it into small cubes.
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Step 5
Add onion, spices, and salt to the meat. Mix well.
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Step 6
Peel the potatoes and also cut them into small cubes. Add to the minced meat.
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Step 7
Roll out the dough thinly and cut it into squares of about 10 cm. Place the filling in the center of each square.
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Step 8
Pinch the edges of the squares on both sides so that the filling is not visible anywhere.
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Step 9
Place the manty in a steamer and cook for 45 minutes.