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Classic Armenian Cabbage Dolmas

Name: Classic Armenian Cabbage Dolmas
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Armenian
Ingredients: 12 large cabbage leaves; 1 lb ground beef or lamb; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Stuffed cabbage leaves with a savory meat and rice filling, a traditional Armenian dish.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a bowl, mix ground meat, cooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
Arrange the stuffed cabbage in a pot, add 1 cup water, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Serve warm, optionally with a side of yogurt or sour cream.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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