Manti - Armenian Boat Dumplings

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour and the salt. Make a well in the center and crack the egg in the middle. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Gradually pour the water (you might not need the whole cup) and knead the dough. Add water and/or flour. Make the flour your last addition. Cover with towel and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Brown the ribs in a medium cooking pot

Step 3

Add roughly chopped onions/leeks and cook for a minute.

Step 4

Pour a boiling water and add the parsley stems. Season with salt and pepper and cook or an hour on a slow heat.

Step 5

Grind the mead and onion together. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.

Step 6

Roll the dough into thin rectangle sheet. Cut the sheet into 1 1/2 inch square pieces. Put a dollop of the meat filling and close the dough from sides in a boat shape exposing the meat in the middle.

Step 7

Arrange on a backing sheet and drizzle with melted butter.

Step 8

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Step 9

Pour a couple of ladles of beef broth over the Manti, about half way through cooking - covering the dumplings, and continue to bake until the juices are sizzling.

Step 10

Serve with dollop of yogurt sauce and parsley.