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Mansaf refer to the national dish of Jordan that is made from lamb cooked in a yoghurt-like product called Jameed.
Manti refers to Armenian's ravioli. It is also known as Monti
Mantika is the Filipino word for "cooking oil", particularly vegetable oil usually used for ordinary cooking. Butter is very seldom used in Philippine cooking as they are expensive. Nowadays, however, when there are local brands of butter already produced in the Philippines, some cooks already use butter for cooking as an alternative to "Mantika".
Deutsch: Mantou / Español: Mantou / Português: Mantou / Français: Mantou / Italiano: Mantou
Mantou in the food context refers to a type of steamed bun or Bread popular in Chinese cuisine. It is made from wheat flour, water, and yeast or a leavening agent, resulting in a soft, fluffy texture. Mantou can be served plain as a staple food, often replacing rice, or as a side dish to savoury meals.