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Azerbaijani Hornbeam Dolma

Name: Azerbaijani Hornbeam Dolma
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Ingredients: 20 hornbeam leaves; 1 cup cooked rice; 1/2 pound ground lamb or beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Stuffed hornbeam leaves with a savory rice and meat mixture, a traditional Azerbaijani dish

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak hornbeam leaves in water for 10 minutes to soften
In a pan, cook the onion until translucent
Add the ground meat and cook until browned
Stir in rice, cumin, paprika, and salt
Fill each leaf with the mixture and roll tightly
Place in a pot with a bit of water, cover, and steam for 20 minutes
Serve warm with a side of yogurt
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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