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Yaprak Sarma
Hard 1 hr 45 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Tokat Yaprağı Dolması
A Tokat-style vine leaf dolma with rice and minced meat, simmered in a lightly tart pot liquor until tight and tender.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 11 min📖 1 min readServes 6~230 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
60 min prep 61 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 11 min- Prep1 h
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking1 h 1 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 60 Vine leaves
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Rice
- 250 g Ground beef
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the brined leaves in hot water for 3 minutes to reduce their salt.
3 min03:00 - 2
Knead the rice, ground beef, onion, tomato paste, and spices for 6 minutes to make the filling.
6 min06:00 - 3
Place filling on the veined side of each leaf and roll thinly, without overfilling so the rolls do not burst.
- 4
Pack the rolls tightly in the pot and cover them with a plate.
- 5
Add hot water and olive oil, then cook over low heat for 55 minutes.
55 min55:00 - 6
Rest in the pot for 10 minutes and serve with yogurt.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Soak the leaves according to their saltiness; too much salt overpowers the filling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Arrange the Tokat vine leaf rolls tightly and serve warm on a plate without letting the lemony rice filling fall apart.
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- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
6
g protein
28
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 52%Fat 37%
GI 35 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL
3.9g
Sugar
5.6g
Fiber
1183.6mg
Sodium
4.4g
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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FAQ
How many servings does Tokat Yaprağı Dolması make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tokat Yaprağı Dolması take?
Prep 60 minutes, cooking 61 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 131 minutes in total.Is Tokat Yaprağı Dolması difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Tokat Yaprağı Dolması have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 28g, fat: 9g.Is Tokat Yaprağı Dolması allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Tokat Yaprağı Dolması need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Tokat Yaprağı Dolması filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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