Name: Traditional Azerbaijani Cabbage Dolma
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dolma
Ingredients: 10 large cabbage leaves; 1 cup rice; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 cup water

Stuffed cabbage leaves filled with a savory rice and meat mixture, a traditional Azerbaijani dish.

Method

Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a bowl, mix the rice, ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf and roll it up tightly.
Place the rolled cabbage leaves in a pot, add water, and cover.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
Serve warm, optionally with yogurt or sour cream.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.