Yaprak dolma
Yaprak dolma is a popular dish in Turkish, Azerbaijani and Middle Eastern cuisines. It consists of grape leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, pine nuts, herbs, and sometimes ground meat. The stuffed grape leaves are typically rolled into small, bite-sized parcels and then cooked by steaming or simmering in a flavorful broth. Yaprak dolma is often served as an appetizer or side dish and can be enjoyed warm or cold. It is a delicious and versatile dish with a unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 jar grape leaves (about 60 leaves)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon sliced
- Olive oil
- Water
Instructions
- Rinse the grape leaves under cold water to remove excess salt and drain well.
- In a bowl, mix together the rice, ground meat, onion, garlic, pine nuts, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place a grape leaf flat on a work surface, shiny side down. Trim the stem. Place a small amount of the filling near the stem end of the leaf and fold in the sides. Roll up tightly into a little parcel.
- Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling mixture.
- Line the bottom of a large pot with some lemon slices and any damaged grape leaves. Arrange the dolmas in the pot, seam side down, in a single layer.
- Drizzle olive oil over the dolmas and place a few lemon slices on top. Add enough water to cover the dolmas.
- Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 45-60 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the grape leaves are tender.
- Serve the yaprak dolma warm or cold with yogurt or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 45g (15%)Protein: 15g (30%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mg (13%)Sodium: 47mg (2%)Potassium: 403mg (12%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 916IU (18%)Vitamin C: 27mg (33%)Calcium: 61mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
