Cooking Guide
How to Cook Mantu
Recommended Method
Steam Method
Boil Water
Bring water to a rolling boil in a pot large enough to hold your steamer basket.
Arrange Dumplings
Place dumplings in a lined steamer basket, ensuring to leave a small gap between dumplings so they don't stick.
Steam
Cover and steam for 10–12 minutes. Dumplings are done when the dough is translucent and slightly golden.
Plate & Sauce
Spread garlic yogurt sauce on the plate. Arrange dumplings on top. Pour tomato sauce over the dumplings. Finish with dried mint.
Pro Tip
Traditionally served with garlic yogurt and dried mint. The yogurt sauce goes on the plate first — dumplings sit on top of it, not the other way around.
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Microwave Method
Arrange
Place dumplings on a microwave-safe plate in a single layer.
Cover
Cover with a damp paper towel to retain moisture and prevent drying.
Heat & Serve
Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes. Pour tomato and yogurt sauces on the dumplings and serve immediately.
Sauce Pairing
The sauces are part of the dish.
Mantu is never served without its sauces. Both are included in every bag — don't skip them. They transform the dumplings from good to unforgettable.
Garlic Yogurt (White Sauce)
Creamy, tangy, and cooling. Spread generously on the plate as the base before adding the dumplings. Included in every bag.
Tomato Sauce (Red Sauce)
Savory, spiced, and warming. Poured over the top of the dumplings to finish. Included in every bag.
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How it should look when done
The dough should be slightly translucent with a golden tinge. The dumplings should hold their shape — not soggy, not dry. The garlic yogurt should be spread as a white base, the tomato sauce pooled in the center, and dried mint scattered over the top.