Manti

If you enjoy dumpling foods, you should try Manti. It refers to a boiled or steamed dumpling that is popular in many nations across Central Asia, the Balkans, and the South Caucasus. It's the Uzbek variant of Chinese baozi/jiaozi, Korean mandu, Tibetan momo, or Monoglian buuz, made with ground meat wrapped in thin dough.

Manti size, shape, and contents might differ from location to region. In Central Asia, they are often larger in size and steamed in a multi-level metal steamer known as a mantovarka. Spiced minced meat, such as ground lamb or beef, lamb fat, potatoes, onions, cabbage, pumpkin, and other vegetables are commonly used to make these huge steamed dumplings.

Manti are eaten for lunch or dinner in Uzbekistan, generally with sour cream, tomato sauce, or fresh sliced onions. They are generally eaten by hand, as are many Uzbek foods. If you intend to travel to Uzbekistan, Manti is one of the must-try dishes.