Uzbek dolma
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. To make Uzbek dolma at home, pay attention to preparing the grape leaves, which should be treated with cold water, and prepare a filling made of vegetables, meat, herbs, and spices. Dried apricots should be the ingredient that gives the dish its unique flavor. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Add the onion, passed through a meat grinder, to the meat and mix well. Meanwhile, soak the apricots in water so they can absorb moisture.
- 2
Step 2
Add the cooked rice, chopped herbs, salt, and spices to the minced meat.
- 3
Step 3
Blanch the leaves with water, cut off the stems. Wrap the filling in the leaves.
- 4
Step 4
Place the dolma in a pot. Add the swollen dried apricots and press everything down with a weight. Top up with hot water and cook for 30 minutes.