THE BEST CABBAGE ROLLS EVER! Meat stuffed cabbage rolls! AZERBAIJANI STYLE CABBAGE DOLMA / ASMR

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur is a cost-effective grain.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often less expensive.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can reduce sodium, while canned are often cheaper.

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Add the cabbage to the boiling water and cook until the leaves are pliable.

In a mixing bowl, combine 600 grams of fatty lamb, 2 chopped onions, 2 chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup round rice, salt, black pepper, paprika, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll tightly, tucking in the sides to secure the filling.

In a large pot, layer the rolled cabbage dolmas.

Pour 1 cup of hot water over the dolmas.

Drizzle 70 ml of vegetable oil over the top.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and a pinch of turmeric to the pot.

Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and cover.

Cook on low heat for an unspecified duration.

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