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Azerbaijani Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, ground meat, and spices, a traditional Azerbaijani dish.

50 minutes4 servings
Azerbaijani Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Photo: MrArifnajafov · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onions, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Arrange rolls in a pot, cover with water, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  5. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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