How about solving your mantı cravings without rolling dough, feeling bloated, and by doubling the protein? Especially on warm June evenings, this practical delight, prepared by crisping BÄKKER High Protein Breads in the oven, can be an excellent alternative to heavy pastries and hot baked dishes. When garlic yogurt and spiced ground meat are added on top, the bread's dense texture absorbs the sauce lightly without ever becoming soggy. It's an incredibly satisfying and 100% fit classic of Turkish cuisine.
Ingredients:
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2 thick slices of BÄKKER High Protein Bread
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100g lean ground beef (for a vegan alternative, boiled green lentils also work very well)
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1 small onion (very finely chopped)
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4 tablespoons strained yogurt
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1 clove crushed garlic
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1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
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1 teaspoon dried mint, chili flakes, sumac, and salt
Instructions:
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Crispy Base: Cut the BÄKKER bread slices into even, dice-sized cubes. Roast them in a dry pan or oven, stirring constantly, until completely dry and crispy (approximately 5-7 minutes). Spread the crisped bread on the bottom of a wide, shallow serving plate.
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Yogurt Sauce: In a deep bowl, whisk the strained yogurt, crushed garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth and silky.
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Minced Meat Filling: Heat a pan and add the olive oil. Lightly sauté the finely chopped onions until softened, then add the ground meat. Cook until the meat releases and absorbs its juices. Add salt and chili flakes, then remove from heat.
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Assembly: Generously drizzle the garlic yogurt over the crispy BÄKKER bread spread on the plate. The slight sizzle as the bread meets the sauce is a harbinger of flavor.
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Final Touch: Place the still-hot minced meat filling in the center of the yogurt. Sprinkle dried mint and sumac on top and serve immediately before the bread softens too much.
