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Armenian Meat and Rice Stuffed Cabbage

A variation of dolma using cabbage leaves instead of grape leaves, filled with spiced meat and rice.

60 minutes4 servings
Armenian Meat and Rice Stuffed Cabbage
Photo: Armineaghayan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, lamb, rice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
  3. Place a small amount of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf.
  4. Roll the leaves tightly and place them in a pot.
  5. Add olive oil, lemon juice, and enough water to cover the leaves.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving.
  8. Serve warm with a side of yogurt or garlic sauce.
  9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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