- Grape leaf dolma is a traditional dish consisting of tender grape leaves stuffed with a savory filling of rice, herbs, and spices.
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large pot.
- Arrange the dolma in a large pot in a single layer.
Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this exquisite grape leaf dolma recipe. Grape leaf dolma is a traditional dish consisting of tender grape leaves stuffed with a savory filling of rice, herbs, and spices. This beloved delicacy is a cornerstone of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
For the Grape Leaves:
- 1 pound fresh grape leaves
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup chopped dill
- 1/2 cup chopped mint
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
Preparing the Grape Leaves:
1. Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large pot.
2. Add the grape leaves and blanch for min
Much like kleicha, dolma is another Iraqi family/social affair to make. Gather your family, close friends, and neighbors, and start making dolma!
It's not that it's difficult; its just time consuming. The vegetables need prep of various kinds (hollowing and blanching of the onion), the stuffing needs to be made, then the vegetables need to be stuffed and arranged in the pot. Possibly the most time consuming might be rolling up the vine leaves.
So what makes Iraqi dolma (دولمة عراقية) different from other stuffed vegetables of the Arabian region? Any connaisseur would swoon and tell you it's the tanginess in flavor and the redness of the sauce.
The vegetables are really dependent on the region and season. Even cucumbers are stuffed in a Baghdadi dolma! Silverbeet leaves may be blanched and rolled up instead of vineleaves too.
The tanginess may be achieved through different means: either lemon juice, or pomegranate molasses, or tamarind paste, or sumac. Long story short: there are as many minor variations of a dolma as there are families who make it, so the idea is to make it yours, and using what is available to you.
Since the dolma pot is large and takes a while on the stove
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Dollma (also known as Dolma) is a cherished dish in Albanian cuisine consisting of grape leaves carefully rolled around a savory filling of rice, ground beef, and aromatic herbs. Each bite-sized roll offers a perfect balance of tender grape leaves encasing the flavorful stuffing, creating a delightful combination of textures and tastes that has made this dish a staple at Albanian tables.
This dish showcases the strong Ottoman influence on Albanian cooking, as variations of dolma can be found throughout the former Ottoman Empire. In Albania, dollma has evolved to incorporate local ingredients and preferences, becoming an integral part of the country's culinary heritage. Traditionally, it was prepared for special occasions and family gatherings, though today it's enjoyed year-round.
Creating perfect dollma requires patience and skill. The grape leaves must be blanched until tender but still sturdy enough to hold the filling. The filling itself is a careful mixture of partially cooked rice, seasoned ground beef, finely chopped onions, and fresh herbs like parsley, mint, and dill. The rolling technique is crucial - each leaf must be rolled tightly enough to hold together during co
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