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Yaprak dolma

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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.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Azerbaijani, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Calories: 396
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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
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Method
 

  1. Rinse the grape leaves under cold water to remove excess salt and drain well.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the rice, ground meat, onion, garlic, pine nuts, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. 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.
  4. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling mixture.
  5. 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.
  6. Drizzle olive oil over the dolmas and place a few lemon slices on top. Add enough water to cover the dolmas.
  7. 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.
  8. Serve the yaprak dolma warm or cold with yogurt or a squeeze of lemon juice.
  9. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 916IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 3mg

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