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Damietta Dolma

Damietta — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh

A delicious Damietta version of dolma, a traditional dish prepared with lentils and vegetables.

⏱️ 30 min prep + 45 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 200 g of lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 10 lettuce leaves
  • Water for cooking

Method

  1. Rinse the lentils well and cook them in boiling water with salt and pepper for 20-25 minutes, until they are soft.
  2. Dice the onion, carrots, and red bell pepper into small cubes.
  3. In a pan, sauté the vegetable mix in olive oil and add salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
  4. Remove the lettuce leaves and stuff the cavities with the vegetable and lentil mixture.
  5. Re-roll the lettuce leaves and place the dolma in a pot with boiling water. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, ideally with a Greek yogurt or tomato sauce dip.

The story

Damietta dolma have an ancient history with roots in the Middle East, but they have evolved into a local version using lentils and local vegetables.

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