Welcome, everyone! In this video, we’ll be preparing a classic Turkish dinner menu featuring a variety of stuffed vegetables, creamy chicken soup, and an easy biscuit pudding for dessert. Follow along for detailed recipes with full measurements and step-by-step instructions!
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### **Stuffed Vegetables (Dolma) Recipe:**
We’ll make stuffed zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and grape leaves.
**Ingredients for the stuffing:**
- 500g finely chopped beef
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup rice
- ½ cup bulgur
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red pepper paste
- ½ cup sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
**Instructions:**
1. Mix all stuffing ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Prepare the vegetables: Cut zucchini and eggplants in half, hollow out the centers with a spoon. Remove the tops of bell peppers and empty the seeds. Blanch grape leaves in hot water and remove the stems.
3. Stuff the vegetables lightly with the mixture; do not overfill. Cover the openings with slices of tomato.
4. In a pot, sauté 1 tablespoon tomato paste in a little oil, add chili flakes, and pour in water to create a sauce.
5. Place the stuffed vegetables in the pot, add extra water, and cover with a plate to hold them down. Simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes.
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### **Chicken Soup Recipe:**
A warm and hearty soup to pair with dolma.
**Ingredients:**
- 1 chicken drumstick
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup fine vermicelli noodles
**Instructions:**
1. Boil the chicken drumstick in water with salt until tender. Remove and shred the meat once cooled.
2. In a separate pot, melt butter, add flour, and sauté until golden. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of cold water.
3. Add the chicken broth, shredded chicken, and vermicelli noodles. Cook for 10 minutes until the noodles are soft.
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### **Biscuit Pudding Recipe (Glass Dessert):**
A simple and delicious dessert with layers of pudding and biscuit crumbs.
**Ingredients:**
- 1 liter milk
- 1 cup flour (200ml)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 packet vanilla
- Cocoa biscuits, blended into crumbs
**Instructions:**
1. In a pot, mix milk, flour, and sugar. Stir continuously over medium heat until thickened.
2. Add butter and vanilla, mix well, and remove from heat. Whisk for 1 minute with a mixer.
3. Layer the pudding and biscuit crumbs alternately in glasses. Garnish with pistachios or fresh strawberries.
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### **Side Dish Suggestions:**
Serve the dolma with thick yogurt or Turkish-style cacik (yogurt and cucumber dip).
**Cacik Recipe:**
- 1 cup plain thick yogurt
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Mix all ingredients and chill before serving.
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