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Dolma — traditional dish from Anatolia, Turkey
Main course Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts

Also served in

Dolma

How to order / say it
Say it Dolma — [DOLL-mah]
Order I'd like the Dolma, please.
Locally Dolma alabilir miyim lütfen?
Say locally

Vegetables or vine leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, and occasionally meat.

Why try it?

Dolma highlights the use of vegetables and herbs in Turkish cuisine, representing the harmony between land and table. Each piece is a flavor bomb showcasing the delicate balance of spices, a key characteristic of Anatolian cooking.

How it tastes

Stuffed with flavorful rice, the softened vegetables or leaves encase a delightful burst of aromatic herbs and spices. Offering a tender, slightly sweet flavor with a hint of tanginess, they are often served at room temperature.

Origin & History — first documented: 1500

Dolma's roots stretch from the Middle East to the Mediterranean, dating back to the 15th century in the Ottoman Empire. Originally a dish for the wealthy, it gradually became a popular choice at festive gatherings, adapting to various regional tastes.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g rice
  • 🥕 100 g vine leaves
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🥜 30 g pine nuts
  • 🍯 30 g currants
  • 🌿 10 g dill
  • 🌿 10 g mint
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🧂 5 g pepper

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions with rice, currants, pine nuts, and herbs.
  2. 2 Fill vine leaves with the rice mixture and roll tightly.
  3. 3 Arrange in a pot with olive oil, add water, and simmer.
  4. 4 Cook until all liquid is absorbed, then let them cool.
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