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Yaprak Sarma
Hard 1 hr 55 min~280 kcal 4/10
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Aksaray Stuffed Onions
Aksaray-style onion dolma wraps rice, tomato paste, herbs, and grape molasses inside softened onion layers.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 5~330 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 55 min cook
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the dolma
- 1 kg Onions for stuffing
For the filling
- 1.3 su bardağı(~260 ml) Rice
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Pepper paste
- 0.5 demet Parsley
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Dried mint
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Red pepper flakes
For cooking
- 0.5 çay bardağı(~50 ml) Grape molasses
- 0.5 çay bardağı(~50 ml) Olive oil
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Water
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the stuffing onions, make a single cut toward the center, and boil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 2
Drain the onions and separate the layers one by one once they are warm.
- 3
Mix the rice, chopped onion, tomato paste, pepper paste, parsley, mint, red pepper flakes, half of the salt, and half of the olive oil.
- 4
Place the rice filling on each onion layer, roll it up, and arrange in the pot.
- 5
Whisk the molasses, water, remaining olive oil, and remaining salt, then pour over the dolmas.
- 6
Cook the dolmas over low heat for 45 minutes, until the rice is tender.
45 min45:00 - 7
Rest the pot covered for 8 minutes and serve the stuffed onions warm.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Boil the onions only until the layers separate; if too soft they tear while rolling, and if undercooked they do not hold the filling tightly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the stuffed onions warm, with garlic yogurt and fine bulgur pilaf on the side if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
8
g protein
52
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 63%Fat 27%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Aksaray Stuffed Onions make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Aksaray Stuffed Onions take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 85 minutes in total.Is Aksaray Stuffed Onions difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Aksaray Stuffed Onions have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 52g, fat: 10g.Is Aksaray Stuffed Onions allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Aksaray Stuffed Onions need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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