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Oil-based component for manti sauce; energy-dense with virtually no carbs or protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Manti sauce oil (14 g) has 124 calories. That works out to 884 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2 mg of Vitamin E covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g
124
KCAL / 14G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.96 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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 tablespoon (medium) | 14 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 20 g | 177 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 28 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 35 g | 309 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 42 g | 371 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 55 g | 486 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 884 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 972 kcal |
Calculated from 884 calories per 100 g.
Manti sauce oil is usually melted butter or cooking oil warmed with red pepper flakes, and sometimes dried mint. It is the spiced finishing oil drizzled over manti, not the same thing as the yogurt or tomato sauce served with the dumplings.
Warm butter or oil gently in a small pan, then stir in red pepper flakes and, if desired, dried mint. Take the pan off the heat as soon as the spices become fragrant; cooking them too long can make the oil taste burnt.
Either works for manti sauce oil. Butter gives the topping a rich, familiar flavor, while olive oil offers a different, fruitier taste. Some cooks combine them, but keep the heat moderate so the butter and spices do not scorch.
Keep the heat low and add the red pepper flakes only after the butter or oil is warm. Stir briefly, then remove the pan from the heat; the residual warmth is usually enough to release the pepper’s aroma without scorching it.
No. Manti sauce oil is the spiced butter or oil topping, while “manti sauce” can also mean the garlic yogurt or tomato-based sauce served with the dumplings. Many servings include the yogurt first and the hot pepper oil on top.
Pour manti sauce oil over the plated manti just before serving, often after adding garlic yogurt. This keeps the topping aromatic and lets diners enjoy the contrast between the warm spiced oil and the cooler yogurt.
You can melt the butter or measure the oil ahead, but manti sauce oil tastes freshest when the spices are warmed shortly before serving. If it is already made, reheat it gently and briefly rather than letting the pepper flakes fry.
Reheat leftover manti sauce oil in a small pan over low heat, stirring until just warm. Avoid high heat or prolonged cooking, which can burn the spices; if it contains butter, it may firm up in the refrigerator and loosen as it warms.
Mild paprika can replace red pepper flakes in manti sauce oil if you want color without much heat. Dried mint can add a different herbal note, but it will not provide the same peppery flavor; add either seasoning briefly so it does not burn.
Use manti sauce oil as a light finishing drizzle rather than pouring a thick layer over the whole dish. Start with a little, toss or spoon it across the top, and add more only if the dumplings need extra flavor.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2mg · 13% DV
Vitamin K
8.4µg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Manti sauce oil is the hot, seasoned fat poured over Turkish manti—small dumplings commonly filled with meat and served with garlicky yoghurt. It is often made by warming butter or oil with red pepper flakes; recipes may add tomato paste or dried mint, too. The exact mix varies from kitchen to kitchen, but it brings a fragrant, gently spicy finish to the dumplings.
It is usually spooned over the dish just before serving, so its warmth and flavour mingle with the cool yoghurt. This is an energy-dense component made almost entirely of fat, with no carbohydrate or protein. Use a measured spoonful for a lighter serving, or keep the seasoning bold and use less oil.
Low
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Low
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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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
8.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 420:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (420:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.