This comforting dish combines a robust vegetable broth with tender, hand-rolled dolma balls made from firm white fish and rice. The stew is infused with warm spices like cumin, turmeric, and paprika, creating a deep, aromatic flavor profile. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it offers a satisfying texture contrast between the soft vegetables and the firm, savory dumplings. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent meal for weeknight cooking or when you want a wholesome, home-style dish that feels special without being overly complicated.
Vegetable Stew With Dolma
Description
This comforting dish combines a robust vegetable broth with tender, hand-rolled dolma balls made from firm white fish and rice. The stew is infused with warm spices like cumin, turmeric, and paprika, creating a deep, aromatic flavor profile. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it offers a satisfying texture contrast between the soft vegetables and the firm, savory dumplings. It's an excellent meal for weeknight cooking or when you want a wholesome, home-style dish that feels special without being overly complicated.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
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Add the diced garlic, paprika, cumin, and turmeric to the pot. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the carrots, radishes, celery, tomatoes, and 1 1/2 litres of water or fish stock. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and let the vegetables simmer until they are half-cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
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While the stew simmers, prepare the dolma balls. In a bowl, combine the ground fish, raw rice, egg white, pepper, salt, cumin, turmeric (if using), and finely minced garlic.
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Mix the fish mixture thoroughly until well combined. Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls and set aside.
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Gently add the dolma balls to the simmering stew, one at a time, using a spoon.
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Ensure the balls are well covered with liquid. Add more water or stock if necessary.
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Simmer the stew for 10 minutes.
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Add the sliced zucchini and chopped cilantro to the pot.
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Continue simmering until the dolma balls are firm and the rice inside is soft, checking occasionally and adding more liquid if needed.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 10.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 17.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.5g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 1.2g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The dolma balls will double in size as the rice cooks, so ensure they remain submerged in the broth.
For a vegan version, omit the fish and egg white. You can use a mixture of lentils and rice for the dumplings instead.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
If you don't have short grain rice, regular long grain rice can be used, but the texture may be slightly different.
