Turkish cuisine

Turkish manti (tiny dumplings)

Tiny meat dumplings topped with garlic yoghurt and butter with red pepper.

Well-cooked hot dish

Ingredients

The dough is cut into small squares, filled with mince, pinched closed and boiled.

Minced meat and dishes made from it must always be fully cooked — including the middle.
Use only pasteurised milk, yoghurt, cream and cheese.

Use pasteurised yoghurt. With mouth sores, skip the pepper butter.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Keep raw dumplings frozen and cook them from frozen. Refrigerate cooked leftovers and eat them within a day.

Return to boiling water or steam until hot right through.

Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
Weight loss. Energy-dense and easy to enrich (oil, cheese, yoghurt) — can help with weight loss.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

Autoimmune disease, Stomach and gut. Contains wheat (gluten). With coeliac disease and some autoimmune conditions, discuss it with your team.
Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
Stomach and gut. Contains dairy. With lactose intolerance or bowel problems, discuss suitability with your team.
Stomach and gut. Can be spicy. With digestive problems or mouth sores, choose a milder version.

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.