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Classic Azerbaijani Dolma

Name: Classic Azerbaijani Dolma
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Ingredients: 15-20 hornbeam leaves; 1 cup long-grain rice; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, diced; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped dill

A variation of dolma using hornbeam leaves filled with a spiced rice and meat mixture

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Blanch hornbeam leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain
In a bowl, mix rice, cooked meat, onion, coriander, turmeric, and seasonings
Place a spoonful of the mixture in each leaf and roll tightly
Arrange in a pot, add a little water, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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