Turski Dolma Delight (turkish Dolma Delight)

Turski Dolma Delight, also known as Turkish Dolma Delight, is a traditional Balkan dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. This recipe combines a variety of ingredients to create a delicious and aromatic dish that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Turski Dolma Delight (turkish Dolma Delight)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 large vine leaves, blanched

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the rice, onion, pine nuts, currants, parsley, mint, olive oil, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place a vine leaf on a flat surface and spoon some of the rice mixture onto the center of the leaf.
  3. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it up tightly to encase the filling.
  4. Repeat with the remaining vine leaves and filling.
  5. Place the dolmas in a large pot, seam side down, and pour enough water to cover them.
  6. Place a plate on top of the dolmas to keep them submerged, then cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour.
  7. Remove the dolmas from the pot and let them cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large pot Plate

Tools

Knife Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Turski Dolma Delight with a side of yogurt and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

Blanch the vine leaves in boiling water for a few seconds to make them more pliable for wrapping the filling.

Cost

$10