Uzbek Manti

🥘 Ingredients

• egg 1
• salt 2 tsp
• sugar
• water 1 cup
• flour 3 cups
• olive oil 1 tbsp
• ground beef 500 g
• potato 1 large
• butternut squash ½
• onions 2 medium
• butter 2 tbsp
• cumin 1 tsp
• salt
• pepper
• bay leaves a few
• peppercorns
• parsley
• dill
• coriander
• sour cream

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl whisk the egg with salt and sugar . Then add the water and whisk to combine.
2. 2

   Add flour , olive oil and mix everything until incorporated.
3. 3

   Kneed the dough until a smooth dough ball forms. Cover, and set aside, letting the dough rest for about 20 minutes .
4. 4

   While the dough is resting prepare the filling by combining ground beef , potato , butternut squash and onions .
5. 5

   Add the softened butter , cumin , salt , pepper and mix everything thoroughly.
6. 6

   Cut the dough into 4 parts and roll out one piece at a time into a thin sheet.
7. 7

   Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, form a rectangle and cut it into 9 equal squares.
8. 8

   Place a spoonful of the filling onto each square and fasten the ends cross-wise, like an envelope. Then seal the dough all the way through to secure the filling inside. Refer to the picture guide.
9. 9

   Repeat to use up all the dough and steam the manti for 20-30 minutes over the water with bay leaves and peppercorns .
10. 10

    Serve garnished with chopped parsley , dill and coriander and sour cream .