Today’s recipe is related to a delicious dolmeh called Persian stuffed onions or dolmeh piaz. Onion slices are used for all seasons of the year. I think this beautiful and delicious food can shine in parties and celebrations.
It is easier to prepare this delicious dolmeh from Dolmeh Barg Mo and put it in the freezer. Whenever we want to cook it, and we don’t have time to cook it, we just prepare a sauce and cook the dolmeh.
What is Dolmeh Piaz?
The word “Dolma” is a modified form of the word dolma, which is a Turkish word that means filled. The reason for this name is that the surface of every dolmeh is filled with ingredients; that’s why it means filled.
It is almost similar to dolmeh barge mo, but onions are used instead of barge mo. It also comes with a series of small differences in cooking. Follow me to learn how to make Persian stuffed onions quickly and easily.
For: 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Main Ingredients :
White onions | 8 PCS |
Inner Ingredients :
Minced meat | 0.7 pound |
Grated onion | 1 pcs |
Chopped parsley | 3 tablespoons |
Minced garlic | 3 cloves |
Half-cooked cobs | Half a cup |
Half-cooked rice | A cup |
Tomato paste | A tablespoon |
Oil | ¼ cup |
Salt, black pepper, red pepper, turmeric, dry mint and dry savory | as needed |
Sauce ingredients :
Water | a cup |
Salt | A teaspoon |
Tomato paste | A tablespoon |
Olive oil | 1/2 teaspoon |
Parsley leaves | A few |
Butter | A few pieces |
Instruction :
1. First, peel 8 white onions and make a deep cut near the center of the onion (the way you want to cut the onion in half).
2. Then put the onions in the pan and pour boiling water into it. Then, put the lid on the pan and let it boil for about 15 minutes.
3. After 15 minutes, remove the cooked onions from the pan, then separate the layers and slices of the onion. Try to separate the larger, healthy layers of the onion and leave the small and middle layers aside.
4. Then, we proceed to make the middle ingredients of the dolmeh. First, mix 300 grams of minced meat and grated onion.
Then add salt, black pepper, red pepper, turmeric, dry mint, and salt to the mixture of meat and onion.
After that, we add 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley, three cloves of chopped garlic, half a cup of half-cooked cobs, one cup of half-cooked rice, one tablespoon of tomato paste, and 1/4 cup of oil. Mix until smooth.
5. Then, take a spoonful of the middle ingredients, put it inside the onion leaf, roll it to look like a butterfly cocoon, and set it aside.
Do the same with the rest of the ingredients and repeat until all the ingredients are placed inside the onions and rolled.
6. Put the prepared dolmeh piaz in the pan and put some of the previous onions in them.
7. To prepare the sauce, mix a cup of water and a teaspoon of salt, a tablespoon of tomato paste and a little olive oil. Then, slowly pour the sauce on the dolmah so that it covers all of them.
After that, put a few leaves of parsley and some butter on the slices for a better aroma and flavor, then close the lid of the pan and let it cook on low heat for 30 to 45 minutes.
8. Your Persian stuffed onions are ready; put them in a bowl and enjoy. Due to the presence of potassium, calcium, and phosphorus, onion has many properties, including reducing high blood sugar, strengthening the stomach, healthy bones, and many other great benefits.
It is a good substitute for hair leaves or capsicum in the preparation of dolmeh. Onion slices have a different taste.
Dolmeh Piaz Serving Suggestions:
- Dolmeh Piaz is usually eaten alone. In another model, it can be eaten with lavash bread.
- Along with this dish, Sir Torshi, Mast o Khiar can be used to give you a better taste and experience.
- Fresh vegetables can also be a good option to be placed next to this special Iranian dolma.
Notes :
1 | For a better taste of Persian stuffed onions, instead of pouring water on the ingredients, it is better to dissolve a meat stock in water and add it. |
2 | Dolmeh sabzijat includes tarragon, coriander, salt, and parsley, which are chopped in equal amounts. |
3 | You can also use pomegranate paste or plum paste for seasoning. |
4 | Dolmeh should be cooked on low heat, and if the water runs out during cooking, you can add water. |
5 | First, you should be careful not to boil the onions in too much water so they don’t get crushed. If the onion is crushed too much, you will not be able to empty it easily. |
6 | If you don’t have any herbs, you can use chopped fresh basil as well. |
7 | If you don’t like the combination of rice and cob in the onion dolmeh, you can remove these 2 ingredients and use the same amount of semolina. |
8 | Dolmeh bademjan and Dolmeh beh are very similar to dolmeh piaz. |
Conclusion:
If you are tired of everyday and repetitive dishes, try this recipe for Iranian onion dolme. Don’t worry at all about the taste of onions and easily prepare this dish for your family at home with the recipe we explained above and enjoy it.
It is a new and delicious food and of course full of antioxidants and useful for the human body.
FAQ for Persian Stuffed Onions:
1. What is Persian stuffed onions?
Dolmeh Piaz, or Stuffed onions, is one of the traditional and popular dishes in Iran and turkey, which is prepared using large onions and minced meat, rice, spices, and other ingredients.
2. Can I freeze this dolma?
Yes, you can freeze Persian stuffed onions for 3 weeks.
3. What is served with dolmeh piaz?
This food onions is served with mast o khiar and sir torshi.
4. How to store and heat Iranian stuffed onions?
To store, place the stuffed onions in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, you can bake them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or heat them in the microwave for 3 minutes.
5. What is usually served with Iranian stuffed onions؟
Iranian stuffed onion is often served with yogurt and cucumber (Mast o Khiar) and Sir Torshi (pickled garlic), which create very attractive flavors next to this dish.
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Hi mohsen
You are very cool
Me and my mother always follow your recipies this stuffed onions seems very delicious
Tnx
Hi dear Hana I am so glad that you like my recipes
I don’t like onions, but this dolma is so good that I want to try it once
Yes, onion alone is not tasty, but onion slices are very good
What is different between stuffed onions and stuffed cabbage?
Hello, there is a difference in the preparation method and usually the middle ingredients of cabbage and onion are the same
In the days to come, I will definitely provide you with the recipe for stuffed cabbage.
Can i this stuffed onions for vegans?
Yes, my friend, you can by removing the minced meat from the recipe
Cook and use this food for vegans as well
What is cob?
this means a corn