Yağ Mantısı (Butter Mantı)

Yağ Mantısı is a traditional variety of mantı that is mostly prepared in Kayseri homes and rarely found in restaurants. Unlike the classic Kayseri mantı, it is served without yogurt, which makes it a distinctive local dish known mainly by the locals.

Small dumplings filled with minced meat are boiled and then topped with hot melted butter and tomato paste sauce. Without yogurt, the flavor of the dough and filling comes forward, and the richness of butter becomes the star of the dish.

Especially popular during the winter months, Yağ Mantısı is known for being filling and comforting. In Kayseri, it is often served at family gatherings and guest tables. Its limited availability outside homes makes it a hidden gem of Kayseri cuisine.

For those who want to truly experience local food culture, Yağ Mantısı offers a simple yet deeply traditional taste.