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Name: Authentic Turkish Dolma (Stuffed Vegetables with Rice and Meat)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: 8-10 Bell peppers, tomatoes, or zucchinis (for stuffing); 1 cup Medium-grain rice (such as Baldo or Calrose); 200 grams Ground lamb or beef (optional, omit for vegetarian); 1 large Onion, finely grated; 3 tablespoons Tomato paste; 2 tablespoons Pine nuts (optional); 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup Fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon Dried mint; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (Pul Biber); 1/2 cup Olive oil; 2 cups Hot water; 1 cup Tomato sauce or passata (for the cooking liquid); 1 tablespoon Sugar (to balance acidity)