Name: Traditional Turkish Dolma
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice; 1 lb ground lamb or beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 12-15 large grape leaves (fresh or canned); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup water

Stuffed grape leaves with a savory rice and meat mixture, a classic Turkish dish.

Method

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in the rice, salt, pepper, cumin, and 1/2 cup water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the mixture is moist.
Pack the meat and rice mixture into the grape leaves, rolling them tightly.
Place the stuffed leaves in a pot, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes to steam them.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.