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Armenian · Armenia

Traditional Armenian Dolmas

Stuffed grape leaves with a mixture of rice, herbs, and spices, a staple of Armenian cuisine.

60 minutes6 servings
Traditional Armenian Dolmas
Photo: Benoît Prieur · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak grape leaves in water to remove salt.
  2. In a bowl, mix cooked rice with chopped onion, garlic, parsley, dill, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place a spoonful of the rice mixture in the center of a grape leaf, fold the sides, and roll tightly.
  4. Arrange the dolmas in a pot, add water or broth, and simmer until tender.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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