Discover 5 Delicious Chestnut Dishes From Our Azerbaijani Village Kitchen

chestnuts

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers a nutty flavor with more protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Prepare grape leaves by rinsing and soaking in warm water until pliable.

Peel and chop chestnuts into small pieces.

Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add rice to the onion mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in chopped chestnuts, dried fruits, and spices, mixing well.

Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool slightly.

Lay a grape leaf on a flat surface, vein side up.

Place a spoonful of filling at the base of the leaf and fold in the sides, rolling tightly.

Arrange the stuffed leaves in a pot, seam side down.

Pour broth over the dolmas until just covered, then drizzle with lemon juice.

Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes.

Let cool slightly before serving, garnished with fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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