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Azerbaijani Vine Leaf Rolls (Yarpaq Dolması)

Name: Azerbaijani Vine Leaf Rolls (Yarpaq Dolması)
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Ingredients: 100g ground beef; 50g ground lamb; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 100g fresh vine leaves

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

45 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix ground beef, lamb, rice, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper
Lay a vine leaf flat and place 1 tablespoon of the mixture near the stem end
Roll the leaf tightly, tucking in the sides as you go
Repeat with remaining leaves and filling
Place in a pot, add 1 cup water, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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