Steamed Chicken or Beef Mantu with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Mantu are steamed filled dumplings popular in the Gulf and Central Asia. Steaming avoids frying, and with a lean halal chicken or beef filling they make a light but filling meal.
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Why steamed?
- No frying oil
- Half-wholemeal dough for more fibre
- Protein filling with lots of onion for moisture
Chicken Mantu
40 minPrep
25 minCook
4Servings
350kcal
Ingredients
- Dough: 1 cup white flour + 1 cup wholemeal flour + 3/4 cup water + pinch of salt
- Filling: 300 g minced halal chicken or beef + 1 large onion + salt, pepper, cinnamon
- Sauce: yogurt + crushed garlic + light tomato sauce
Method
- Knead the dough and rest it, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Mix the filling well.
- Roll the dough thin, cut into squares, add filling and seal.
- Steam 25 minutes on a lightly oiled rack.
- Serve with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce.
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Tip
Lightly oil the steamer rack so the mantu don't stick.
Frequently asked questions
Can I freeze mantu?
Yes โ freeze raw on a tray, then bag them, and steam from frozen for 30 minutes.
What's the difference between mantu and other dumplings?
Mantu are small filled dough parcels cooked by steaming; names and fillings vary by country.
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