Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Dolma Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 1 1/2 cups short-grain rice
- • 6 small green peppers
- • 300g minced lamb
- • 1 onion, grated
- • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- • 1/4 cup pine nuts
- • 1/4 cup currants
- • 1 tsp ground allspice
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Combine the rinsed rice, lamb, onion, tomato paste, pine nuts, currants, and allspice.
2
Phase 2
Fill each pepper three-quarters full, since the rice swells as it cooks.
3
Phase 3
Stand the peppers snugly in a pot with lids loosely on.
4
Phase 4
Mix 2 cups water with the olive oil and a teaspoon of salt and pour around the peppers.
5
Phase 5
Place an inverted plate on top to hold them steady and simmer 45 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Let the dolma stand 10 minutes and serve warm with yogurt.