Haluj/Mentaz (Potato filled dumplings)
2019-08-06- Skill Level: Intermediate
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- Prep Time : 45m
- Cook Time : 20m
- Ready In : 1:05 h
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Haluj is a famous Circassian dumpling dish which is filled with pureed potatoes. Every Turkish family with Circassian roots has a recipe for it. It is called with many names and most commonly referred to as Psihalive, Mantaz or Hinkal.
Ingredients
- 600g all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg (optional)
- 1 cup of warm water
- 6 medium size potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1tsp tomato paste
- 1 onion (optional)
- Salt, black pepper
- For sauce; 2 tbsp butter
- 1tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp water
Method
Step 1
Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the egg and water, mixing well with your hands.
Step 2
Add more flour if your dough is too sticky and soft, but be careful not to add too much as your dough will get dry and tough.
Step 3
Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add your potatoes. Boil your potatoes for around 15 minutes.
Step 5
Peel and grate the potatoes.
Step 6
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a pan. Add 1 tsp tomato paste.
Step 7
Add grated potatoes in a pan. Saute well.
Step 8
Add salt and pepper, set aside to cool.
Step 9
Take out your dough, and put it on a clean floured surface. At this point, it should be nice and soft, but not sticky. Cut the dough in four pieces.
Step 10
With a rolling pin, roll out the dough. Keep flouring so your dough doesn’t stick.
Step 11
After you have rolled out your dough, take a longdrink glass and cut out as much rounds as you can.
Step 12
Take the cooled down potato mash, and with a teaspoon, fill the middles of the dough rounds with the mixture.
Step 13
Close the dumplings, make sure you press the sides properly.
Step 14
Put the uncooked dumplings on a cloth so they don’t stick.
Step 15
For cooking, boil the water in a large pot and add salt.
Step 16
Boil your dumplings in seperate batches, with about 10-15 dumplings per batch. When the dumplings start to float, leave them cooking for another 30 seconds, then take them out.
Step 17
Meanwhile prepare the sauce. In a small pan, melt butter and stir in tomato paste and some water. Cook for 2-3 minutes over low heat.
Step 18
Serve the dumplings on a plate and drizzle the tomato sauce on top. If desired sprinkle chili pepper over it. Enjoy!