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Meat
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Nutritional Values
450kcal
30gProtein
28gCarbs
26gFat
1gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Manty
How to order / say it
Say it
манты — [man-tee]
Order
I'd like some Manty, please.
Locally
Мантыларды алып келиңиздер.
Say locally
Dumplings filled with spiced meat.
Why try it?
Manty showcase Bishkek's culinary intersection of Eastern European and Central Asian influences, often prepared for family gatherings.
How it tastes
The dumplings have a tender, slightly chewy dough filled with juicy, spiced meat, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
Origin & History — first documented: 1930
Introduced to Bishkek in the early 20th century, Manty evolved into a popular home-cooked dish, celebrated for its comforting and filling nature.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g ground beef or lamb
- 🌾 300 g flour
- 🧄 2 medium onion
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🧂 1/2 tsp pepper
- 🥚 1 egg
- 150 ml water
Method
- 1 Prepare dough from flour and water, then roll thin.
- 2 Mix meat with chopped onions, salt, and pepper.
- 3 Encapsulate filling in dough and seal edges.
- 4 Steam the dumplings until cooked through.
