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Mantija (meat-filled dumplings)

Small dumplings of thin dough filled with minced meat and onion, topped with garlic yogurt and paprika sauce. A festive dish served hot, typical of Macedonian cuisine.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Farce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, egg, salt and lukewarm water to get a soft dough, knead for 8 minutes, cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the thinly sliced onion with the minced meat for 10 minutes over medium heat, season and add the parsley.
  3. Roll the dough very thin, cut 6 cm squares and place a small spoonful of filling in the centre.
  4. Fold the corners to form small dumplings and pinch them well.
  5. Cook them in boiling salted water for 10 minutes or until they float to the surface, then drain.
  6. Mix the yogurt with the crushed garlic and a pinch of salt.
  7. Arrange the mantija in a dish, spoon the garlic yogurt over them, drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika.
  8. Serve right away, while still hot.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with 300 g of sliced mushrooms and cooked spinach.

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