Stuffed Sun Dried Vegetables (Nakışlı Dolma) Recipe

Name: Stuffed Sun Dried Vegetables (Nakışlı Dolma)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 35-40 pieces Sun Dried Gerkins, Eggplants, Courgette, Green Bell Peppers; 2 Tomatoes; 400 grams Minced Meat( Beef/Lamb); 1 cup Rice; 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste; 2 teaspoons Red Pepper Paste; 2 tablespoons Dried Currants; 1 teaspoon All spice; 1 Lemon juice/ 1tbs Sumac Molasses; 2 tablespoons Pine nuts; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1 handful Parsley; Salt/Pepper

Servings: persons

35-40 pieces Sun Dried Gerkins, Eggplants, Courgette, Green Bell Peppers
2 Tomatoes
400 grams Minced Meat( Beef/Lamb)
1 cup Rice
1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
2 teaspoons Red Pepper Paste
2 tablespoons Dried Currants
1 teaspoon All spice
1 Lemon juice/ 1tbs Sumac Molasses
2 tablespoons Pine nuts
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 handful Parsley
Salt/Pepper

1
In separate pots, put your dried eggplant, gerkins, courgettes in water.Bring to a boil and leave in that water overnight. Put hot water on the peppers and leave them to soften overnight.
2
Dice the onions, saute with olive oil and pine nuts. Add the minced meat and cook untill brown. Add the rinsed rice. Stir. Add the spices .In a glass of water add pepper and tomato paste and stir untill it dissolves. Add it in. Season. Half cook the rice. Add chopped parsley set aside.
3
Take your vegetables out of the water. Dry them and fill with the warm pilav mixture , but do not overfill.Close them with tomato petals. Place the dolmas in a pot put a plate upside down on top of them. Add just a little water to cover them.Simmer for half an hour until tender. Before serving put lemon juice or Sumac Molasses on top.

518

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 35-40 pieces Sun Dried Gerkins, Eggplants, Courgette, Green Bell Peppers, 2 Tomatoes, 400 grams Minced Meat( Beef/Lamb), 1 cup Rice, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Sun Dried Vegetables (Nakışlı Dolma) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Stuffed Sun Dried Vegetables (Nakışlı Dolma)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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