Dolmeh Kalam (Stuffed Cabbage Leaves with Sweet-sour Sauce)
- Ready In:
- 1hr 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 18 leaves cabbage
- water
- 750 g finely ground beef or 750 g ground lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup short-grain rice
- 1⁄4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 1⁄2 cup cider vinegar
directions
- Separate the leaves carefully from the head of the cabbage.
- blanch in boiling water for about 5 minutes until limp.
- Do not overcook.
- Drain in a colander.
- Cut out the thick secion[ribs], only removing the lower portion.
- Combine the mince with onion, rice, herbs and turmeric.
- Add 1 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide mixture into 18 portions.
- spread a cabbage leaf flat on the work surface and place one filling portion on the base of the leaf.
- Roll once, fold in the sides and roll up into a firm package.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Line a heavy pan with cabbage trimmings or a well washed outer leaf.
- Pack rolls in close together in layers.
- Add 1 cup cold water and invert a heavy plate over the rolls.
- cover, bring to a simmer and cook gently for 45 minutes.
- Blend sugar and vinegar and add to pan.
- tilt pan to blend liquids.
- Cover and cook for a further 30 minutes.
- Serve with chelou or flat bread.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Missy Wombat
Australia
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