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Cooking Activity in Ireland by FVK Primary School

  • MANTİ (TURKISH RECIPE)
    INGRIDENTS:
    1 kgManti
    2 kg Water
    1 tbsp salt
    SAUCE:                                                          
    Tomato paste
    Pepper mint
    Butter
    Garlic
    Yorgurt
    METHOD

     

    Bring some salted water to a boil pot, add the manti and cook for 15-2 minutes until they rise to surface.Then sieve the manti.

     

    SAUCE AND SERVING
    Put some butter with tomato paste to the pan and after sauting for few minutes,add the pepper mint.
    Peel the garlic and crush them and add yogurt. Mix well to make a smooth sauce.

     

    Before serving, place the manti in a serving plate, pour the garlic-yogurt sauce on the manti and garnish with tomato sauce. Enjoy!!!!

     

    HISTORY OF MANTI

                   Manti is believed to be originated by Uygur Turks living in Central Asia along the Silk Road to Anatolia by migrating Turk people. Turk horsemen on the move are supposed to have carried frozen and dried Manti, which could be quickly boiled over a campfire.

                 There are many different variations of Manti in terms of shape and way of serving. Manti is indispensable for Turkish cuisine. This recipe is known under the same name in the various regions of Anatolia. Originally from Central Asia, Manti is considered as the main dish.

                 This dish is very rich. Especially for the people living in the town and countryside. Because nothing is wasted. If the cooking water isn’t used, it is used,it is saved and serves as the bas efor a soup.

                 When a couple is engaged to be married, the mother of groomvisits the  bride’s house and during this visit the bride should prepare Manti. The smaller the manti dumplings are, the more the bride is skillful in the kitchen :)))