Kayseri Mantısı (Turkish Tiny Dumplings)

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Knead the flour, egg, salt, and enough water into a firm, smooth dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 large egg

1/2 cup water, as needed

1/2 teaspoon salt

250g ground beef or lamb

1 small onion, very finely grated and squeezed

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 cups thick plain yogurt

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon pul biber or Aleppo pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried mint

Salt, to taste

Let the dough rest to make it more pliable.

Serve immediately after cooking for best texture.

Use ground chicken as a lighter meat option.

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