Name: Saffron and Lemon Uzbek Manti with Spiced Beef and Onions
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Uzbek
Ingredients: 500g beef mince; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; salt to taste; 200g all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp saffron threads; 1 tbsp lemon zest

Method

Soak saffron threads in a little water, then mix into the beef and onion mixture before resting. 1: Mix lemon zest into the dough before rolling out.
Mix beef, onion, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Let rest for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, combine flour, egg, water, oil, and baking powder. Knead into a dough.
Roll out dough, cut into circles, and fill with meat mixture.
Steam for 25 minutes, or boil for 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.