Traditional Azerbaijan Dolma from Grape Leaves | Roll of Potatoes and Minced Meat

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey offers a leaner option, while ground beef is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is often less costly.

grape leaves

🥗Healthier: cabbage leaves

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Cabbage leaves are a healthier substitute, while zucchini can be a cost-effective option.

Wash the grape leaves 3-4 times and add boiling water to them.

Put the grape leaves in a very weak oven to boil a little.

Finely chop the onion.

Add 500 gr minced beef, 1 bunch dill, half a bunch of mint, 2 onions, 3 tablespoons round rice, salt, and black pepper to a bowl and mix.

Add a little boiling water to the meat mixture to soften it.

Prepare a potato mixture by chopping 3 large potatoes in a shredder and mixing with 150 gr Dutch cheese and 2 eggs.

Lubricate the bottom of a pan with vegetable oil.

Spread the potato mixture in the pan and squeeze it firmly.

Add the filling to the potatoes and roll them up.

Put in the oven to fry slightly on both sides and to melt the cheese.

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