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Armenian dolma
Armenian dolma
Armenian dolma is a traditional dish made of grape leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes ground meat. It's a delicious and flavorful dish that is popular in Armenian cuisine.
Ingredients
Method
- Rinse the grape leaves under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, ground meat (if using), onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place a grape leaf flat on a cutting board, shiny side down. Trim off the stem.
- Spoon about a tablespoon of the rice mixture onto the center of the leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll it up tightly.
- Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
- In a large pot, arrange the dolmas in a single layer, seam side down.
- Drizzle the dolmas with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Pour the broth over the dolmas, making sure they are fully covered.
- Place a heavy plate on top of the dolmas to keep them in place while cooking.
- Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the rice is cooked and the leaves are tender.
- Serve the dolmas warm with a dollop of yogurt or a squeeze of lemon juice on top. Enjoy!
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