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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Mamtu

How to order / say it
Say it ممٹوو — [mam-too]
Order I'd like to order Mamtu.
Locally میں ممٹوو آڈر کرنا چاہتا ہوں۔
Say locally

Steamed dumplings filled with minced meat and spices.

Why try it?

Mamtu offers a glimpse into the Silk Road's culinary influences in Hunza Valley, showcasing the cross-cultural blend of techniques and flavors that define the region.

How it tastes

Mamtu dumplings are delicate yet packed with aromatic spices and minced meat, providing a burst of savory flavor with each bite and a tender texture.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

Introduced in the early 20th century, Mamtu took inspiration from Central Asian dumplings, adapting them with local ingredients. They quickly became a cherished part of local cuisine.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g minced beef
  • 🥕 1 small onions
  • 🧂 1 tsp ginger
  • 🌾 200 g dumpling wrappers
  • 🥣 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 🌿 handful coriander leaves

Method

  1. 1 Mix minced meat, chopped onions, ginger, and spices.
  2. 2 Fill dumpling wrappers with the meat mixture.
  3. 3 Steam dumplings until fully cooked.

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