TURKISHDUMPLING (MANTI) Turkish Dumpling Features: Manti is one of the oldest foods in Turkey. It originated from the distant Central Asia and is a favorite food of Turkish people.

According to the records on the recipe, Manti is made very small. Manti is usually boiled lightly in water with tomato puree added. It was called "Cocore" by the Turks in Central Asia. In ancient times, it was only used for food and was not that delicious.

Manti can be served as a stand-alone dish or boiled to make a soup.

In the Bolu region, walnut powder is mixed with cheese powder and sprinkled on top.

In some recipes, 2-3 tablespoons of tomato puree is added to the water before adding the Manti.

There is no clear method for the moment, but other Turkish dishes are recommended for you below; MAINCOURSES Staple food: SlashedAubergine (Karn?yar?k) Eggplant wrapped with meat Ingredients Container amount Total amount of eggplants 6 medium-sized 1kg Oil 3? tablespoons 50g meat 1

Cup 250g onions 3 250g green peppers 3 50g garlic 5 15g tomatoes 4 400g Preparation method: Cut the prepared eggplant into strips, remove the stems and fry in oil for 15 minutes.

Remove from pan and prepare oil.

Prepare a baking sheet and place the eggplants one by one, leaving a certain gap between each other and a 2 cm gap at both ends.

Use the back of a spoon to make holes in the eggplant.

Put the prepared meat filling and mashed onions into oil and fry for 8-10 minutes until the meat is cooked.

Prepare a tomato and some green peppers and dice them, sprinkle them on top and continue to cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and turn off the heat.

Add garlic, coriander, salt and pepper and mix.

Stuff the eggplant with the meat filling, garnish with shredded tomatoes, and cut the green pepper into strips.

Slowly add hot water to the baking pan and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.

Features: This is the most famous traditional folk dish in Turkish cuisine.

It is the main dish on the summer table, served with rice and cold dishes.

Generally, medium-sized eggplants need to be cut into 4 parts.

SIDEDISHES side dishes PLAINP?LAV hand-made rice Ingredients: 2 cups of rice, 100 grams of butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 2 cups of water, meat cubes (or chicken cubes) Preparation method: put the selected rice in

In a bowl, put a tablespoon of salt and hot water and let it sit for 30 minutes.

Rinse with cold water and set aside.

Heat melted butter and add to rice, mix thoroughly and heat until rice grains are not sticky.

Add salt, sugar and boiling water, stir well to combine and cover.

Heat over low heat for 15 minutes until the water is completely evaporated.

Turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Stir gently with a wooden spoon, then cover and leave for another 5 minutes.