Download ImageIngredients3-4 large onions3-4 cups water2 tbsp olive oil (divided)1 cup rice1/2 cup onion (finely diced)5 cloves garlic (minced)1/2 cup carrots (finely diced)1/2 cup red or green bell pepper (finely diced)1/2 cup french beans (finely diced)1/2 cup fresh herb of choice (I used scallion & parsley)3 tbsp tomato paste (divided)1 tsp allspice powder1 tsp chilli powder or paprika2 tsp salt (divided)1 tsp ground black pepper (divided)MethodsPeel off 2-3 outer layers of onions, make a deep cut on 1 side but stop at the middle of onion.Place them into a pot, add water, bring to a boil & simmer for 15-20 mins until onions turn translucent & becomes soft.Drain (reserve cooking water), let them cool for 10 mins & peel off individual layers gently (reserve inner layers that are too small)In a large bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper with the rest of the ingredients & mix well with hands.Combine reserved onion water, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, mix well & set aside.In a large pot, drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil, arrange small pieces of onion set aside earlier & set aside.Take 1 onion leaf, place 1 tbsp of rice mixture, roll to contain the filling & arrange inside pot (on top of small onion pieces)When done rolling, place a heatproof plate on top of stuffed onions, pour tomato paste mixture (add more water to cover dolmas if needed) & bring to a boil on medium high.Cover pot, lower heat to medium low & cook for 30-40, remove 1 to test for doneness & seasoning.Adjust seasoning or continue cooking if needed & serve hot, warm or cold. Source : www.instagram.com
