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Fried Turkish dumplings with ground meat, crispy exterior, source of protein and carbs
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Fried Meat Manti (130 g) has 345 calories. That works out to 265 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.7 g of carbs, 12.4 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 130 g
345
KCAL / 130G
Carbs
37.7g
· 14% DV
Protein
12.4g
· 25% DV
Fat
15.6g
· 20% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 15% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 345 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.16 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 559 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 130 g | 345 kcal |
| 5 piece (small) | 65 g | 172 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 265 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 318 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 130 g | 345 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 180 g | 477 kcal |
| 15 piece (large) | 195 g | 517 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 530 kcal |
Calculated from 265 calories per 100 g.
Fried meat manti consists of small dough parcels filled with seasoned ground meat, commonly beef or lamb. The dough is sealed around the filling and fried; recipes may also include onion and spices in the meat mixture.
Fried meat manti gets crisp when the oil is hot and the dumplings have room to fry rather than steam. Fry them in batches, avoid crowding the pan, and let excess oil drain before adding any sauce.
Yes, fried meat manti has a crisp, browned exterior, while boiled Turkish manti is soft and tender. Both are filled dough dumplings and may be served with garlic yogurt, but the frying method changes the texture and taste.
Garlic yogurt is a classic accompaniment to fried meat manti, and some versions are finished with a spiced butter or pepper sauce. Add wet toppings just before serving so the fried dough stays crisp longer.
Yes, store-bought meat manti can be fried, but check whether the package calls for boiling first. If the dumplings are frozen, thaw them safely in the refrigerator and pat the surface dry to reduce splattering and help them brown.
Fried meat manti can burst if the dough edges are not sealed firmly, the filling is overpacked, or trapped air expands during cooking. Press the seams together well, leave a little room around the filling, and keep the oil from getting excessively hot.
Fried meat manti is a Turkish-style variation of manti, the filled dumpling associated with the wider Central Asian and Turkic food tradition. There are many regional forms of manti, so the fried preparation is best understood as one version rather than a single original recipe.
Fried meat manti can be served either way: a larger portion with yogurt and a side dish works as a main course, while a smaller plate can be a starter or shared snack. Its crisp shell makes it easy to serve in small portions.
For a lighter fried meat manti, use a modest amount of oil and cook the dumplings in an air fryer or oven instead of deep-frying. The outside may be less crisp, but a light coating of oil helps it brown.
Reheat fried meat manti in a dry skillet or oven so moisture can escape and the shell can crisp again. Avoid reheating it with yogurt or sauce on top; add those after warming, since wet toppings soften the dough.
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
B3
2.73mg · 17% DV
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
B5
0.59mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Sodium
559mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
117mg · 17% DV
Selenium
9.1µg · 17% DV
Zinc
1.43mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
208mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Fried Meat Manti are Turkish dumplings made by wrapping seasoned ground meat in small pieces of dough, then frying them until crisp and golden. Manti are often boiled in Turkey, while this fried version offers a crunchier take on the familiar filled pasta-style dish.
Serve them hot, commonly with garlic yogurt and a drizzle of spiced butter or tomato sauce. They can make a filling main course, perhaps with a fresh salad alongside. The dough provides carbohydrates and the meat contributes protein; frying adds fat. For a lighter plate, keep the buttery topping modest and let cool, tangy yogurt provide the contrast.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.85g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.73g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.