Manti are best understood as Turkish tortellini. Really, there’s little to distinguish them from their more famous Italian cousins. Pockets of dough stuffed with meat, potato, cheese, spinach, or anything else, this delicious Turkish staple immediately won a place in our hearts.

The classic Turkish manti are tiny, peanut-sized dough pockets filled with meat, usually lamb. They’re served in a bowl with a healthy wallop of yogurt, and optional garlic sauce. Their diminutive size makes easy to sc...
Published on May 29, 2013 08:50