Balkan · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Classic Dolma

Name: Classic Dolma
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Balkan
Ingredients: 200g ground beef; 150g rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup tomato sauce; 100g pine nuts; Grape leaves; Salt and pepper

Stuffed grape leaves with rice, ground meat, and herbs.

90 minutes6 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, and herbs.
Wrap the mixture in grape leaves, securing with a toothpick.
In a pot, layer the dolma, add tomato sauce, and water to cover.
Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes until the rice is cooked.
Serve warm with yogurt or lemon wedges.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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