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Aegean Efelik Sarma
A light Aegean sarma of dock leaves wrapped around rice, onion, herbs, olive oil, lemon, and a gentle tart finish.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 2 min📖 1 min readServes 5~230 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
32 min prep 30 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 1 h 2 min- Prep32 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the rolls
- 28 Efelik leaves
For the filling
- 1.4 cup(~280 ml) Rice
- 2 Yellow onions
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
- 0.3 bunch Dill
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 1.8 cup(~360 ml) Hot water
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Turn the efelik leaves in boiling water for 45 seconds, then transfer them to cold water.
45 sec00:45 - 2
Dice the onions, rinse the rice, and drain.
- 3
Soften the onion in half of the olive oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the rice, tomato paste, parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper, and saute for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 5
Place filling on the veined side of each leaf and roll thinly.
- 6
Arrange the rolls in a pot, then add the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and hot water.
- 7
Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, rest for 10 minutes, and serve.
20 min20:00
💡 Tip: Keep the efelik leaves in boiling water only briefly, if overblanched they tear while rolling and release the filling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the rolls warm or cold on an Aegean meze plate with lemon wedges and optional garlic lemon sauce.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
5
g protein
36
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 61%Fat 31%
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 Aegean Efelik Sarma make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Aegean Efelik Sarma take?
Prep 32 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 62 minutes in total.Is Aegean Efelik Sarma difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Aegean Efelik Sarma have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 36g, fat: 8g.Is Aegean Efelik Sarma allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Aegean Efelik Sarma need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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