middle-easternutama· 6 servings
≈811 kkal · P 14.8g · L 4g · KH 178.9g (per recipe, TKPI estimate)
Dolma (Daun Anggur Isi)
MBG-eligible
Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Ingredients
- 500 g grape leaves (jarred, rinsed and blanched 2 min)
- 300 g short-grain rice (Egyptian or Calrose), rinsed
- 250 g ground lamb (or beef, 20% fat)
- 1 large onion (150 g), finely grated
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (15 g), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (10 g), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (10 g), finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (45 ml), plus more for pot
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 ml)
- 1 tsp ground allspice (baharat)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp salt (divided)
- 3 cups water or lamb broth (720 ml)
Instructions
- 1Mix rice, meat, onion, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, allspice, cinnamon, pepper, and 1 tsp salt in bowl; knead 3 minutes until sticky.
- 2Lay grape leaf shiny-side down, vein-side up; place 1 tsp filling near stem; fold sides over, roll tightly into cigar shape.
- 3Arrange dolma seam-side down in heavy pot in concentric circles, packing tightly; place inverted heatproof plate on top to weigh down.
- 4Pour water or broth over dolma until just covered; add remaining 1/2 tsp salt and drizzle olive oil.
- 5Bring to gentle boil, then reduce to lowest simmer; cover and cook 45-50 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- 6Remove from heat; let rest covered 15 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges and yogurt.
Source: llm-generated