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Dolmeh

Name: Dolmeh
Cuisine: Persian (Iranian)
Ingredients: 20 leaves grape leaves; 1 cup rice; 200 grams ground lamb; 1 medium, chopped onion; 1 cup mixed, chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, mint); 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons currants; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Dolmeh is a traditional Persian dish consisting of vegetables, grape leaves, or cabbage leaves stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes meat. It is cherished for its aromatic, herbaceous taste and is often served during family gatherings and special occasions, symbolizing hospitality and culinary artistry.

11 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Persian (Iranian)75%

Mediterranean25%

Ingredients

grape leaves
20 leaves
rice
1 cup
ground lamb
200 grams
onion
1 medium, chopped
fresh herbs (parsley, dill, mint)
1 cup mixed, chopped
walnuts
1/4 cup chopped
currants
2 tablespoons
olive oil
3 tablespoons
lemon juice
2 tablespoons
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Dolmeh traces its origins to ancient Persia, where stuffing vegetables was a common preservation and flavor enhancement technique, reflecting the region's rich agricultural heritage and spice trade influences.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Persian (Iranian)75%

ingredients+techniques

Mediterranean25%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

stuffing rolling simmering

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