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Dollma me presh (stuffed leeks)

Leeks stuffed with rice and minced meat flavoured with mint and tomato, slowly steamed-braised in the pot. It is a fragrant spring dish, typical of Kosovar cooking.

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Nutrition facts

508 kcal per serving

Protein
23.6 g
Carbohydrates
47.9 g
of which sugars
12.6 g
Fat
22.7 g
of which saturated fat
6.4 g
Fiber
8.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Trim the green tops of the leeks, keeping 10 cm of white part, then carefully hollow them out, keeping the walls intact.
  2. Fry the chopped onion in the oil, add the meat and rice and brown for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the grated tomatoes, chopped mint, salt and pepper, and mix.
  4. Stuff the leeks with the mixture and secure them with kitchen string or a toothpick.
  5. Arrange them snugly in a pot, add the stock, cover and simmer gently for 50 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, with a little of the cooking sauce and a spoonful of yogurt if you like.

Variations and tips

Using what's easy to find. Replace the leeks with hollowed courgettes or chard, which are easier to find depending on the season.

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