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Azerbaijani Dolma with Qatik

A traditional Azerbaijani dish of grape leaves stuffed with a savory mixture and served with qatik, a yogurt-based sauce.

60 minutes4 servings
Azerbaijani Dolma with Qatik
Photo: Interfase · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix rice, ground lamb, ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stuff the mixture into cleaned grape leaves, folding them carefully.
  3. Arrange the stuffed leaves in a pot, add a bit of water, and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine qatik, sour cream, lemon juice, and olive oil for the sauce.
  5. Serve the dolma with the qatik sauce on the side.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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