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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Arapgir Stuffed Vine Leaves
A Malatya-style hot vine leaf dolma filled with beef, bulgur, rice, herbs, and tomato butter sauce.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 32 min📖 1 min readServes 6~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
34 min prep 58 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 32 min- Prep34 min
- Cooking58 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rolls
- 420 g Pickled vine leaves
For the filling
- 420 g Ground beef
- 0.7 cup(~140 ml) Fine bulgur
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Rice
- 2 Onion
- 0.4 bunch Parsley
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Pepper paste
For the sauce
- 35 g Butter
For cooking
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Hot water
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.6 tsp(~3 ml) Black pepper
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the vine leaves to remove excess salt, then trim away the thick stems.
- 2
Finely chop the onion and parsley, then knead them with the ground beef, bulgur, rice, half of the pastes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 3
Place each leaf shiny side down, add a thin portion of filling, and roll it tightly.
- 4
Line the bottom of the pot with a few leaves, then arrange the dolmas seam side down.
- 5
Fry the remaining paste in butter for 3 minutes, add the hot water, and pour the sauce over the dolmas.
3 min03:00 - 6
Cover the dolmas with a plate and cook over low heat for 52 minutes, until the bulgur softens.
52 min52:00 - 7
Rest the pot for 8 minutes, then spoon some of the sauce over the dolmas and serve.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: If the vine leaves are very salty, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes; too much salt will overpower the filling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the dolmas on a warm plate as a main dish, with optional strained yogurt and roasted peppers on the side.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
22
g protein
34
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 37%Fat 39%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Arapgir Stuffed Vine Leaves make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Arapgir Stuffed Vine Leaves take?
Prep 34 minutes, cooking 58 minutes; 92 minutes in total.Is Arapgir Stuffed Vine Leaves difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Arapgir Stuffed Vine Leaves have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 34g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Arapgir Stuffed Vine Leaves contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Arapgir Stuffed Vine Leaves need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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