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Azerbaijani Meat Dolma

Name: Azerbaijani Meat Dolma
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Ingredients: 500g minced meat (lamb or beef); 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 10-12 grape leaves; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil

Stuffed meat dishes are a staple in Azerbaijani cuisine, often prepared with a mix of minced meat and aromatic spices.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix minced meat with onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Wrap the meat mixture in grape leaves, securing them tightly.
In a pot, heat olive oil and add tomato sauce.
Place the stuffed grape leaves in the pot, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Serve warm with a side of yogurt or rice.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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