Stuffed onions, consumed as both an appetizer and a main course, are among the most preferred dishes in Turkish cuisine.
So, what are the ingredients for stuffed onions, and how are they prepared?
Recipe for Stuffed Onions;
Ingredients:
• 1 kg yellow onions
For the filling;
• 1 cup rice
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 pinch of parsley
• 1 onion
• 1-2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tomato
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 400 grams ground meat
For the tomato sauce;
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
*It is recommended to pour 1 small tea glass of pomegranate molasses over the stuffed onions once you take them off the heat and let them rest.
Preparation of Stuffed Onions:
-We start by making cuts toward the center of the onions as shown in the video and boiling them for approximately 10 minutes.
-While the onions are boiling, we prepare the filling. We mix the ingredients listed above in a large bowl. We chop the parsley, onion, garlic, and tomato into very small pieces.
-We separate the boiled onions into layers as shown in the video. Since we have boiled them slightly, this process will be easy. They will separate from their layers.
-We fill the onion pieces with the rice mixture, wrap them carefully as shown in the video, and arrange them in our pot.
-We add the tomato sauce and place a plate on top to prevent them from falling apart while cooking, then start cooking over medium heat. You can add extra water gradually by eye.
-You can adjust your cooking time according to the softness of the rice in the stuffed onions.
-Once the rice is completely soft, we turn off the stove, add the pomegranate molasses, and let it rest.
News Source: 12punto
