Yarpaq DolmasıStuffed Grape Leaves

Name: Yarpaq Dolması (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Azerbaijan
Ingredients: 40 pcs Grape Leaf (rinsed); 500 g Ground Lamb; 150 g White Rice (rinsed); 150 g Onion (finely chopped); 20 g Fresh Dill (finely chopped); 15 g Fresh Mint (finely chopped); 20 g Fresh Coriander (finely chopped); 30 g Tomato Paste; 10 g Salt; 2 g Black Pepper; 60 g Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces); 500 ml Water; 300 g Plain Yogurt

Tender grape leaves parcels filled with lamb, rice, and fresh herbs, then simmered until juicy and aromatic. This classic home-style dish is rich without being heavy and is traditionally served with yogurt.

Prep

50m

Cook

1h 10m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

478kcal

Calories

20g

Protein

30g

Fat

32g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Wrapping

40pcs
Grape Leaf (rinsed)

Filling

500g
Ground Lamb
150g
White Rice (rinsed)
150g
Onion (finely chopped)
20g
Fresh Dill (finely chopped)
15g
Fresh Mint (finely chopped)
20g
Fresh Coriander (finely chopped)
30g
Tomato Paste
10g
Salt
2g
Black Pepper

Braising

60g
Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
500ml
Water

Serving

300g
Plain Yogurt

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Method

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6 steps

01
Combine the ground lamb, white rice, onion, fresh dill, fresh mint, fresh coriander, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and mix until evenly combined.
02
Lay a grape leaf shiny-side down, place a small spoonful of filling near the stem end, fold in the sides, and roll into a tight parcel. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
03
Arrange the stuffed grape leaves seam-side down in a snug pot. Scatter the unsalted butter over the top and pour in the water.
04
Cover the rolls with a heatproof plate to keep them from opening, then place a lid on the pot and bring everything to a gentle simmer.
05
Cook over low heat until the white rice is tender and the grape leaves are soft.
06
Let the stuffed grape leaves rest for a few minutes before serving with the plain yogurt alongside.

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