Lahana Sarması

Ingredients

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• 18 large cabbage leaves
• 400 g ground beef
• 3/4 cup rice
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried mint
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Let’s make it

1. Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
2. Mix beef, rice, onion, tomato paste, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mint.
3. Place a little filling on each leaf, roll tightly, and arrange in a pot.
4. Add water and lemon juice, cover with a plate, and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes until the rice and beef are cooked through.
5. Rest 10 minutes before serving.