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Azerbaijani Dolma

Stuffed grape leaves with a savory meat and rice filling, a traditional Azerbaijani dish

45 minutes4 servings
Azerbaijani Dolma
Photo: Interfase · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, lamb, rice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place a tablespoon of the mixture in the center of each grape leaf.
  3. Roll the leaves tightly and place them in a pot.
  4. Add lemon juice and olive oil, then cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
  5. Serve warm with yogurt or sour cream.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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