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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kelem Dolma
Tokat-style cabbage rolls filled with minced beef, bulgur, tomato paste, garlic, and spices, slowly simmered until tender.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~480 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 150 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 3 h 25 min- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking2 h 30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For wrapping
- 1 pcs White cabbage
For the filling
- 500 g Ground beef
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Fine bulgur
- 3 pcs Onions
- 8 clove Garlic
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Red pepper flakes
For cooking
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 2.5 glass(~500 ml) Hot water
General
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
For serving
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Separate the cabbage leaves, soften them in boiling water for 4 minutes, and transfer to cold water.
4 min04:00 - 2
Dice the onions small and crush half of the garlic.
- 3
Knead the ground beef, fine bulgur, onions, crushed garlic, tomato paste, 1 dessert spoon of salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 4
Thin the cabbage veins, add filling to the leaves, and roll into triangles or short rolls.
- 5
Arrange the dolmas tightly in the pot and scatter the remaining garlic between them.
- 6
Add the butter, vegetable oil, and hot water, then close the lid.
- 7
Cook the kelem dolmasi over low heat for 145 minutes, adding 0.5 cup hot water if the liquid reduces.
2 hr 25 min145:00 - 8
Rest for 10 minutes and serve with yogurt.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Thin the cabbage veins; thick veins open the rolls and leave gaps between the dolmas when arranged in the pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kelem dolmasi as a main dish with garlic yogurt, buttered red pepper flakes, and country bread 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.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
25
g protein
45
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 39%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 Kelem Dolma make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kelem Dolma take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 150 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 205 minutes in total.Is Kelem Dolma difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kelem Dolma have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 45g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Kelem Dolma contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kelem Dolma need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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