Gaziantep fills dried eggplants and peppers with a tart stuffing, turning them into one of southeastern Turkey's signature pot dishes.
35 min prep 45 min cook 10 min rest
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Boil the dried peppers and eggplants in boiling water for 8 minutes.
Mix the rice with onion, tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, and spices.
Fill the dried vegetables halfway so they do not tear when the rice swells.
Arrange the dolmas tightly in a pot and drizzle hot water over them.
Cook over low heat for 35 minutes.
Rest the dolmas for 10 minutes and serve with their tangy cooking liquid.
Strain the sauce in the pot and spoon it over the dolmas so the filling does not stay dry.
💡 Tip: Pre-boiling the dried vegetables for 8 minutes keeps the stuffed dolmas from staying tough as they cook.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon on top.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~272
kcal calories
11
g protein
24
g carbs
14
g fat
4.5g
Sugar
4.3g
Fiber
31.6mg
Sodium
2.9g
Saturated fat
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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