Mini Manti
Flour, Spinach, Egg, Water, Meat, Pumpkin, Onion
Mini manti are little steamed dumplings filling tender meat and pumpkin inside a vibrant spinach dough — a fun, balanced meal of protein and vegetables for babies from around 8 months. Steam until the dough is tender and the filling cooked through, then cool slightly and cut to a safe size.
Ingredients
- For the dough:-
- Whole wheat flour (or regular)150-200 g
- Large egg (C0)1 pc
- Spinach30 g
- Boiling water50 ml
- For the filling:-
- Meat (I used thigh fillet)200 g
- Pumpkin (can be replaced with zucchini)60 g
- Onion50 g
- Salt (after 1 year) and spicesTo taste
Instructions
- 1
For the dough: place spinach and egg in a blender and blend well.
- 2
Pour boiling water and the spinach-egg mixture into the flour and knead the dough. Flour absorption varies, so add more if the dough is too wet.
- 3
While the dough rests, prepare the filling. For the filling: place raw pumpkin, onion, and meat in a blender. Blend well.
- 4
Roll out the dough into a sheet 3-5 mm thick and use a glass to cut circles. Form small manti. Steam a portion for 30 minutes.
- 5
Freeze the second portion and cook as needed for 40 minutes.
Why it's good for your baby
No benefits specified.
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