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Traditional Turkish Kuru Dolma

A classic Turkish dish of stuffed grape leaves with a savory filling

60 minutes4 servings
Traditional Turkish Kuru Dolma
Photo: Samizambak · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened
  3. Add ground beef and lamb, cook until browned
  4. Stir in rice, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and coriander
  5. Add water and bring to a boil
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes
  7. Place grape leaves in a pot, add the rice mixture on top
  8. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender
  9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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