Genuine Armenian Tolma Meat

Armenian Dolma

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Indulge in the flavorful world of Armenian cuisine with Genuine Armenian Tolma. Packed with herb and onion infused juices, this meat tolma wrapped in grape leaves always calls for celebration.

🍇 Grape leaves 🥩 Meat 🍚 Rice 🧅 Onion 🧂 Seasoning 🌿 Herb

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Grind the beef, onions and the herb. If using ground beef, chop the onions and herbs .

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Combine the ground beef, onion, and herbs. Add the rice, and season with salt and pepper.

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Prepare the grape leaves. Separate them and arrange them in the workstation.

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Place the grape leaves on work surface. Put a spoonful of meat filling on top of each leave.

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Bring the leaf base over the filling and tuck it in. Fold the sides and keep rolling into a little log.

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Arrange the tolma in the pot. Place a flat plate on top of the last layer, add hot water and cook.

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Serve tolma

Genuine Armenian tolma is traditionally served with garlic yogurt dip. As an option, plain yogurt or sour cream.

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