Dolma
December 02, 2018 01:59 PM
DOLMA (stuffed vegetables)
2 lbs. ground lamb
2 cups coarse bulgur
1 lg can tomatoes (crushed)
1 small can tomato paste
salt to taste
hot red pepper to taste (optional)
juice of 6-7 lemons
1 cup tomato juice
8 (or one more or less depending on size) green or red bell peppers (can also use eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes or grape leaves) – core the middle
Mix meat with tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt. Add bulgur. Mix well, and then stuff vegetables that have been cored – stems removed. Make openings as small as possible. Place stuffed vegetables in large Dutch oven. Cover with inverted plate, held down with small, water-filled Pyrex bowl. Fill pan ¾ full with cold water. Add salt, lemon juice and tomato juice. Put on high heat. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat. Let simmer 20 minutes. Drain off juice. Hold back plate with spoon. Let rest five minutes before serving.
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Muneib Chater
Updated: December 02, 2018 01:59 PM
Created: December 01, 2018 07:56 AM
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