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Crimean Tatar Dolma

Name: Crimean Tatar Dolma
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Crimean Tatar
Ingredients: 100 g rice; 100 g ground beef; 100 g ground lamb; 100 g onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 100 g tomato paste; 100 ml water; 100 g grape leaves (canned)

Stuffed grape leaves with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and spices, a traditional dish of the Crimean Tatar community.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak the grape leaves in water for 10 minutes to soften.
In a bowl, mix the rice, ground beef, lamb, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and tomato paste.
Place a small amount of the mixture in the center of each grape leaf, fold the sides, and roll tightly.
Arrange the stuffed leaves in a pot, add water, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Serve warm with a side of yogurt or lemon wedges.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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