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Azerbaijani dolma
Azerbaijani dolma
Azerbaijani dolma is a traditional dish made by stuffing vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, or vine leaves with a filling of minced meat, rice, and various herbs and spices. It is a popular dish in Azerbaijani cuisine and is often served with yogurt or a tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and tomatoes and remove the seeds. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell. Keep the vegetable shells aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the rice, ground meat, onion, garlic, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the vegetable shells with the rice and meat mixture, packing it tightly.
- Place the stuffed vegetables in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and pour a little water into the dish to cover the bottom.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Serve the dolma hot with yogurt or a tomato-based sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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