Asia: Azerbaijan Azerbaijani Azeri Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 kg ground veal
1 cup rice
2 onion
1 coriander
2 1/2 stick butter
1 basil
1 dill
1 marinated grape or beetroot leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix ground veal, rice, butter, and spices
Wrap small portion in a grape/beetroot leave and put into a pot
Add boiling water into the pot, but don’t let it cover the ‘rolls’. Put a plate on top and slightly press the rolls, making sure the water doesn’t cover the plate completely. Remove extra water if needed.
Let it boil on a low fire for about 40 min or until the leaves will become soft enough.
Best served with sour cream/ketchup.
