Barglar is a classic Uzbek dolma made by wrapping grape leaves around a spiced mince and rice filling and simmering them in lemony water. Since the flavour deepens once cooled, it is a frequent choice for picnic baskets and packed lunches.
Blanch the grape leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then plunge into cold water.
Mix the minced meat, rice, chopped onion, grated tomato, mint, dill, salt and pepper to make the filling.
Place a teaspoon of filling on each leaf with the shiny side down, roll tightly and pack close together in a pot.
Drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil and water, weigh down and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes; cool before packing for a picnic.
Do not roll the parcels too loosely, as the rice swells during cooking and loose rolls will come undone. Without a weight on top, the rolls may fall apart while simmering.
Sarmaları piknik çantasında 3-4 saat taşımak lezzeti bozar mı, yoksa soğuduktan sonra sorun olmaz mı? Bende ikinci gün tadı daha da oturmuştu, sanırım limon suyu zamanla daha da belirginleşiyor.
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