mantia

Kosovo · Europe

Short description: Mantia is a baked dumpling-like pastry made as many small filled pieces rather than one large pie.
Ingredients: Baked dough parcels filled with ground meat and onion, often served with yogurt and garlic.
Cultural note: The dish sits within a broader filled-dough family, but this baked tray style is especially associated with home cooking and festive spreads in the primary setting.
Common misconception: It is not just boiled manti under another spelling; the tray-baked format changes the texture and serving style.

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creator:: Violeta Myftari Gatimet Shqiptare
source:: Wikimedia Commons
license:: CC BY-SA 4.0
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