Dolmeh Kalam (Stuffed Cabbage Leaves with Sweet-sour Sauce)

==Description==
Category:Persian Recipes
This is an Iranian version of Stuffed cabbage leaves 
===Ingredients===
* 18 leaves cabbage water 
* 750 g finely ground Beef or ground Lamb 
* 1 Onion, finely chopped 
* 1/4 cup short-grain rice 
* 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped 
* 2 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped 
* 1 teaspoon turmeric salt fresh ground black pepper 
* 1/2 cup brown sugar Category:Cabbage Side Dish Recipes
* 1/2 cup cider vinegar 
===Directions===
* Separate the leaves carefully from the head of the cabbage. 
* blanch in boiling water for about 5 minutes until limp. 
* Do not overcook. 
* Drain in a colander. 
* Cut out the thick secion[ribs], only removing the lower portion. 
* Combine the mince with Onion, rice, herbs and turmeric. 
* Add 1 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste. 
* Divide mixture into 18 portions. 
* spread a cabbage leaf flat on the work surface and place one filling portion on the base of the leaf. 
* Roll once, fold in the sides and roll up into a firm package. 
* Repeat with remaining ingredients. 
* Line a heavy pan with cabbage trimmings or a well washed outer leaf. 
* Pack rolls in close together in layers. 
* Add 1 cup cold water and invert a heavy plate over the rolls. 
* cover, bring to a simmer and cook gently for 45 minutes. 
* Blend Sugar and vinegar and add to pan. 
* tilt pan to blend liquids. 
* Cover and cook for a further 30 minutes. 
* Serve with chelou or flat bread. 
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==See also==
Category:Persian Appetizers
Category:AppetizersCategory:Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Boiled Turmeric RecipesCategory:Turmeric Side Dish Recipes
Category:Boiled Cabbage Recipes
Category:Cabbage Side Dish Recipes
Category:Parsley Recipes
Category:Short-grain rice Recipes
Category:Cider vinegar Recipes
Category:Pepper Recipes
Category:Brown sugar Recipes
Category:Turmeric Recipes
Category:Parsley Recipes
Category:Vinegar Recipes
Category:Cabbage Recipes
Category:Sugar Recipes
Category:Granulated sugar Recipes
Category:Water Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Lamb Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Salt Recipes
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