Lamb Dolma in Quince 🍖 Azerbaijan Traditional Secret Village Recipe

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

quince

🥗Healthier: apples

💰Cheaper: pears

Apples and pears are more accessible and maintain sweetness.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats at a lower cost.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Prepare the quince by cutting them in half and scooping out the seeds.

Mix ground lamb with rice, chopped onion, tomato paste, herbs, black pepper, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.

Stuff the quince halves with the lamb mixture, pressing gently to pack it in.

Place the stuffed quince in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

Add water to the bottom of the baking dish to create steam during cooking.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes until the lamb is cooked through.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to brown the tops.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with additional herbs and serve warm.

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