Lokdolmar is a traditional Scandinavian dish featuring large yellow onion leaves stuffed with a seasoned meat mixture, similar to dolma or stuffed grape leaves. The onions are gently boiled until tender, allowing the layers to separate easily for stuffing. Each leaf is filled with a flavorful meatball mixture, rolled up, and baked in melted butter until crisp and golden brown. The result is a harmonious blend of sweet, softened onions and savory, spiced meat. This dish is elegant enough for a holiday smorgasbord or special dinner party, yet comforting enough for a cozy weeknight meal. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs, and enjoy the rich, aromatic flavors that define this classic recipe.
Lokdolmar (Stuffed Onion Rolls)
Description
Lokdolmar is a traditional Scandinavian dish featuring large yellow onion leaves stuffed with a seasoned meat mixture, similar to dolma or stuffed grape leaves. The onions are gently boiled until tender, allowing the layers to separate easily for stuffing. Each leaf is filled with a flavorful meatball mixture, rolled up, and baked in melted butter until crisp and golden brown. The result is a harmonious blend of sweet, softened onions and savory, spiced meat. This dish is elegant enough for a holiday smorgasbord or special dinner party, yet comforting enough for a cozy weeknight meal. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs, and enjoy the rich, aromatic flavors that define this classic recipe.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the peeled onions in a large pot and cover with cold water.
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Bring the water to a boil over moderate heat.
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Reduce heat and simmer the onions, uncovered, for 40 minutes until tender.
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Remove onions from the pot, drain, and let cool on a platter.
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Gently peel off each onion layer separately while still warm.
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Cut the largest outer onion layers in half lengthwise, ensuring they are large enough to hold the stuffing.
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Discard the hard inner core of the onions.
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Place a heaping teaspoon of the meat stuffing in the center of each onion leaf.
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Fold the edges of the leaf over the meat to enclose it, forming a roll.
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Preheat the oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC).
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In a shallow flameproof baking dish, melt the butter over low heat on the stovetop.
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Remove the dish from heat and place the onion rolls, sealed side down, in the melted butter.
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Roll each onion roll in the butter to coat it thoroughly.
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Bake for 15 minutes.
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Baste the rolls with the butter in the dish.
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Sprinkle the top of the rolls with fresh bread crumbs.
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Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the onions are lightly browned and the crumbs are crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 30.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 3.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.0g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
- Sugars 3.2g
- Protein 0.8g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
