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Turkish Style Stuffed Peppers With Rice And Olive Oil Recipe - My kitchen Yemek Tarifleri

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Turkish Style Stuffed Peppers

Cultural Context

Stuffed peppers, known as 'Dolma' in Turkish cuisine, are a beloved dish reflecting the rich agricultural heritage of Turkey. Traditionally, they are filled with a mixture of rice, meat, and spices, showcasing the country's emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This dish is often served during family gatherings and festive occasions, highlighting its role in communal dining. Today, variations can be found across the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions, each with unique fillings and spices, making stuffed peppers a global favorite.

TurkishTRmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
6 pieces of bell peppers
1 cup of rice
1 large onion
3-4 cloves of garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot chilli
1 teaspoon of red ground pepper
1 tablespoon of dried mint
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of sugar
1 tablespoon of currants
1 tablespoon of pinenuts
Some fresh mint
Some fresh parsley
A little more than 1 small cup of olive oil
2 tablespoons of ghee butter
1 cup of hot water

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, and walnuts are more affordable.

1

Roast chopped onion and garlic slightly in ghee butter.

2

Add pinenuts and currants after a while and fry a little more.

3

Add rice and continue roasting.

4

Add all spices and mix well.

5

Add 1 cup of hot water and mix them.

6

Close the lid of the cast iron pot and cook on low heat until it absorbs its water.

7

Add finely chopped fresh mint, parsley and olive oil after the first temperature comes out and mix well.

8

Fill all peppers with this mixture without pressing.

9

Place the tomatoes on the peppers.

10

Place the filled peppers in the cast iron pot.

11

Pour some salt and olive oil over them.

12

Add some water too.

13

Close the lid of the pot.

14

Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees or cook on medium heat for 45-50 minutes without opening the lid.

15

After this time open the lid of the pot and bake the peppers in the oven for a while until they are slightly browned.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

cast iron pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

DolmaBiber Dolması

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