Saed News: Dolmeh Kebab is a delicious and festive dish made with a combination of meat and vegetables. This dish is popular due to its delicious taste and easy preparation method. In this article, we will teach you step-by-step how to make Dolmeh Kebab in the oven and in a pot, along with important tips.
Ingredients for Making Dutch Dolmeh Kebab
The ingredients for making Dutch Dolmeh Kebab are as follows:
Ingredients:
Preparing the Filling
Finely chop the onion and sauté it in oil until golden.
Add the ground meat to the onion and sauté it until it changes color.
Soak the rice beforehand and drain it.
Add the rice, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, turmeric, and paprika to the meat and mix well.
Wrapping the Dolmeh
Spread each cabbage leaf on a flat surface.
Place the filling mixture on the cabbage leaf and roll it up.
Secure the end of the leaf with a toothpick or string.
Cooking the Dolmeh
Choose a suitable pot and grease the bottom with butter.
Stand the dolmeh in the pot.
Pour beef or chicken broth over the dolmeh.
Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the dolmeh are fully cooked.
Serving
Arrange the dolmeh in a serving dish and garnish with rice, yogurt, and fresh herbs.
Dolmeh kebab can be served cold or hot.
For serving, you can use different sauces like yogurt with mint or tomato sauce.
Tips and Tricks for Making Dolmeh Kebab in a Pot
There are 7 important tips to keep in mind when making dolmeh kebab:
To ensure the dolmeh hold their shape, you can secure the ends with string.
You can add aromatic herbs like mint, parsley, and dill to the filling.
To enhance the flavor, you can add a bit of tomato paste or pomegranate paste.
If you don’t have beef or chicken broth, you can use boiling water and beef extract.
To make the dolmeh a more vibrant color, you can add a little brewed saffron to the broth.
You can also bake potatoes, carrots, or other vegetables in the oven along with the dolmeh.
How to Make Dolmeh Kebab in the Oven
Baking dolmeh kebab in the oven is another way to prepare this delicious dish, giving the dolmeh a unique flavor and color. In this method, the dolmeh cook evenly, and the meat inside becomes tender and juicy.
The ingredients needed for making dolmeh in the oven are the same as in the previous recipe, except you'll need to add some olive oil and a suitable baking dish.
Preparing the Dolmeh
Prepare the cabbage as per the previous instructions and roll up the dolmeh.
Arranging the Dolmeh in the Dish
Grease the bottom of the baking dish with a little olive oil to prevent the dolmeh from sticking.
Stand the dolmeh in the dish.
Adding the Liquid
Pour some of the meat broth over the dolmeh so that half of the dolmeh are submerged in the liquid.
Baking and Serving
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Place the dish in the middle of the oven.
To ensure the dolmeh cook faster and the liquid doesn’t evaporate, cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the dolmeh are fully cooked. Every 15 minutes, sprinkle water over the dolmeh to prevent them from drying out.
Baking time may vary depending on the size of the dolmeh and the oven temperature.
180°C is a suitable temperature for baking dolmeh kebab, but you can adjust it depending on your oven.
Once baked, take the dolmeh out of the oven, let them rest for a few minutes, and serve.
