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Badimjan Dolmasi

Name: Badimjan Dolmasi
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Ingredients: 4 medium eggplants; 300 grams ground lamb or beef; 1 cup rice; 1 large, finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup, chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons, chopped mint; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Badimjan Dolmasi is a traditional Azerbaijani dish featuring eggplants stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat, rice, and aromatic herbs. It exemplifies the rich culinary heritage of Azerbaijan, combining fresh local produce with time-honored cooking techniques to create a comforting and flavorful main course.

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Azerbaijani85%

Persian (Iranian)15%

Ingredients

eggplants
4 medium
ground lamb or beef
300 grams
rice
1 cup
onion
1 large, finely chopped
tomato paste
2 tablespoons
fresh parsley
1/2 cup, chopped
mint
2 tablespoons, chopped
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
vegetable oil
3 tablespoons

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Rooted in the agricultural traditions of Azerbaijan, Badimjan Dolmasi reflects the region's abundant eggplant harvests and the cultural practice of dolma-making, which spans several neighboring cuisines but holds a unique place in Azerbaijani culinary identity.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Azerbaijani85%

ingredients+techniques

Persian (Iranian)15%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

stuffing sautéing simmering

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