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Azerbaijani Grape Leaf Dolma with Qatik

Name: Azerbaijani Grape Leaf Dolma with Qatik
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dolma
Ingredients: 100 g ground beef; 50 g ground lamb; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 100 g onion, finely chopped; 100 g tomato, diced; 100 g fresh grape leaves; 1 cup qatik (yogurt)

Traditional Azerbaijani dish of grape leaves stuffed with a savory meat and rice mixture, served with a tangy yogurt sauce

60 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix ground beef, lamb, rice, salt, pepper, cumin, onion, and tomato
Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each grape leaf
Roll the leaves tightly and place them in a pot
Pour enough water to cover the leaves and bring to a boil
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes
In a separate bowl, mix qatik with a bit of salt and pepper
Serve the dolma with the qatik on the side
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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