Why Manti deserves more attention

Manti rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The tangy with sumac and pomegranate complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using Turkish red pepper paste correctly takes real skill.

the meze tradition of small shared dishes predates the main course. I encountered it first in an Istanbul meyhane tavern and that context helped me understand it properly. pomegranate juice is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Manti is the dish to start with.