Dolma (or Tolma in Armenian) is a culinary tradition that is at home throughout the Middle East and the Mediterranean, and indispensable in some countries. No matter where you are, they take you back to Armenia in one bite.

Ingredients

For the dolmas

  • 400 g minced meat (mixed lamb & pork)
  • 100 g risotto rice
  • 200 g pickled grape leaves
  • 1 onion
  • 50 – 100 g butter
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, dill)
  • Paprika, rose hot, ground
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Some lukewarm water

For the dip

  • 500 g natural yoghurt (rather firm consistency)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp oil
  • Dill
  • A few pomegranate seeds
  • Salt & pepper

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