Armenian cabbage tolma recipe for six
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This family-style Armenian cabbage tolma serves six. It uses fresh cabbage rather than grape leaves and includes a tomato-based cooking liquid.
Ingredients
Green cabbage
1 large head
Ground beef
1 1/2 pounds
Long-grain white rice
3/4 cup
Yellow onion
1 large
Fresh parsley
1 cup
Fresh cilantro
1/2 cup
Tomato paste
3 tablespoons
Crushed tomatoes
1 can
Beef broth
2 cups
Olive oil
2 tablespoons
Ground allspice
1 teaspoon
Kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons
Black pepper
1 teaspoon
How to make it
- Blanch cabbage leaves until pliable and trim the thick ribs. 2. Mix beef, rice, onion, herbs, tomato paste, oil, and seasonings. 3. Roll portions of filling tightly in the cabbage leaves. 4. Arrange rolls seam-side down in a pot and add tomatoes and broth. 5. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 55 minutes. 6. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Who this list is for
This Armenian cabbage tolma recipe is for a table of six that wants stuffed cabbage made with fresh green cabbage, beef, rice, herbs, and a tomato cooking liquid. It is a good shopping list for a family meal where cabbage leaves replace grape leaves.
How to use this list
Start with the large green cabbage, ground beef, long-grain white rice, onion, parsley, and cilantro. Then check the pantry for tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, olive oil, allspice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Buy the listed amounts before you begin separating cabbage leaves and mixing the filling.
Common mistakes
Do not pick up grape leaves instead of the green cabbage called for here. Avoid confusing crushed tomatoes with tomato paste; both are needed for the tomato-based liquid. Check that the beef broth is enough for the full two cups, and do not assume dried parsley or cilantro will stand in for the fresh herbs on this list.
What is on this list
The list includes one large cabbage head, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 3/4 cup white rice, and one large yellow onion. It also covers parsley, cilantro, crushed tomatoes, broth, and the allspice seasoning. Cross off olive oil, salt, pepper, tomato paste, or any other items you already own.
Before you go
Count the people you are serving before shopping: these amounts are set for six. Look over your cabbage, rice, and broth supply first, then bring this list for the fresh produce and remaining pantry items. Keep the cabbage, beef, and herbs separate in your cart so the full tolma meal is easy to unpack at home.
FAQ
Who is "Armenian cabbage tolma recipe for six" for?
This Armenian cabbage tolma recipe is for a table of six that wants stuffed cabbage made with fresh green cabbage, beef, rice, herbs, and a tomato cooking liquid. It is a good shopping list for a family meal where cabbage leaves replace grape leaves.
How should I use "Armenian cabbage tolma recipe for six"?
Start with the large green cabbage, ground beef, long-grain white rice, onion, parsley, and cilantro. Then check the pantry for tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, olive oil, allspice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Buy the listed amounts before you begin separating cabbage leaves and mixing the filling.
What should I skip or avoid with "Armenian cabbage tolma recipe for six"?
Do not pick up grape leaves instead of the green cabbage called for here. Avoid confusing crushed tomatoes with tomato paste; both are needed for the tomato-based liquid. Check that the beef broth is enough for the full two cups, and do not assume dried parsley or cilantro will stand in for the fresh herbs on this list.
What is on the "Armenian cabbage tolma recipe for six" list?
The list includes one large cabbage head, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 3/4 cup white rice, and one large yellow onion. It also covers parsley, cilantro, crushed tomatoes, broth, and the allspice seasoning. Cross off olive oil, salt, pepper, tomato paste, or any other items you already own.
What should I do before I go?
Count the people you are serving before shopping: these amounts are set for six. Look over your cabbage, rice, and broth supply first, then bring this list for the fresh produce and remaining pantry items. Keep the cabbage, beef, and herbs separate in your cart so the full tolma meal is easy to unpack at home.
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