Pasuts tolma
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Pasuts tolma is a classic Armenian dish. The name speaks for itself, as "Pasuts" translates to "Lent." There are several variations of this dish. Today I'm sharing a recipe. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the grains. Check them to make sure there are no spoiled kernels.
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Step 2
Pour water over the mixture of beans and grains, and leave overnight. Then boil until the beans are soft, about 1–1.5 hours. Drain the water, add salt and spices.
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Step 3
Prepare the cabbage leaves. If they are too sour, soak them in water for a couple of hours.
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Step 4
Place one or two spoons of filling on each sheet and fold into a parcel.
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Step 5
Wrap all the cabbage leaves and place the dolma in a cast-iron pot with a thick bottom.
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Step 6
Pour in vegetable broth, sprinkle with paprika, and simmer over low heat for approximately 1 hour. Serve the dish cold as an appetizer.