Follow these steps for perfect results
zucchini
peeled, halved, and hollowed
potatoes
peeled, halved, and hollowed
ground beef or lamb
parsley
chopped
rice
uncooked
onion
chopped
egg
beaten
salt
divided
black pepper
divided
cinnamon
oil
onion
chopped
lamb shank
in 4 pieces
water
chickpeas
cinnamon
lemon juice
Peel zucchini and potatoes.
Chop the stem off the zucchinis.
Chop potatoes and zucchini in half to get smaller pieces.
Carefully scoop out the inside of each zucchini piece, leaving a 1/4 inch wall. Discard the scooped out part.
Carefully scoop out each potato in the same manner but save the scooped out portion.
Mix together ground meat, 1 tablespoon of parsley, rice, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
Stuff the meat mixture into the potatoes and zucchini, loosely.
Heat oil in a large pan and saute onion and lamb together.
Add the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the chickpeas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
Put the stuffed vegetables in the sauce along with the reserved potato pieces.
Cook covered for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and add lemon juice and 1 tbsp parsley.
Expert advice for the best results
Do not overstuff the vegetables as the rice will expand during cooking.
For a richer flavor, use lamb broth instead of water.
Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your preference.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made a day in advance, flavors meld together beautifully.
Arrange the stuffed vegetables artfully in a shallow bowl, ladle sauce over, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve hot with a dollop of plain yogurt (optional).
Accompany with crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.
Complements the savory flavors and acidity.
Refreshing and palate-cleansing.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Dolma represents a shared culinary tradition across the Mediterranean and Middle East, with variations in ingredients and preparation methods reflecting local flavors and agricultural products.
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