A hearty cabbage dolma from Mus filled with diced meat, rice, sumac, onion, and warm spices, then simmered slowly.
25 min prep 65 min cook 7 min rest
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Remove the core of the cabbage, soften the leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes, then transfer to cold water.
Wash the rice, dice the onions small, and cut the lamb into 1 cm cubes.
Mix the lamb, rice, onions, tomato paste, sumac, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and half of the salt in a large bowl.
Thin the thick veins of the cabbage leaves, divide the filling among the leaves, and roll them loosely.
Line the bottom of the pot with a few cabbage leaves and arrange the hez dolmasi tightly.
Add the butter, hot water, and remaining salt, then cover with a plate.
Cook the dolmas over low heat for 58 minutes, until the meat and rice are tender.
Rest the pot for 7 minutes and serve the dolmas with their cooking liquid.
💡 Tip: Do not overboil the cabbage; if the leaves soften but still stay lively, the large Mus-style meat-filled rolls will not fall apart in the pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Plate hez dolmasi with its hot cooking liquid and put it on a winter table with strained yogurt and lavash if desired.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~430
kcal calories
26
g protein
40
g carbs
18
g fat
2.5g
Sugar
2.7g
Fiber
1271.5mg
Sodium
11.9g
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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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