Description
A quicker take on traditional Turkish mantı, Yalancı Mantı features tender pasta squares topped with a savory ground beef mixture, creamy garlic yogurt, and a spiced butter drizzle. Comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 20 to 25 wonton wrappers or pasta squares
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or chili flakes
- Dried mint or sumac (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion, salt, black pepper, and paprika until fully browned. Stir in chopped parsley and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta squares for 5–6 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Lay cooked pasta on a serving plate and spoon beef mixture on top.
- In a small pan, melt butter and add Aleppo pepper. Sizzle for 10 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix yogurt with crushed garlic and a pinch of salt.
- Drizzle garlic yogurt over pasta and beef, followed by the hot spiced butter.
- Garnish with dried mint or sumac if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use full-fat yogurt for the best creamy texture.
- Let the yogurt sit at room temperature before serving.
- Toast spices in butter briefly to unlock full flavor.
- Don’t overcook pasta, keep it tender but firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Turkish pasta, yalancı mantı, quick mantı, yogurt sauce, Turkish comfort food