Turkish-Style Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolması)
A traditional Turkish Biber Dolması features peppers stuffed with a savory rice mixture and topped with tomatoes.
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Instructions
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Prepare peppers by washing, removing stems, and cleaning out seeds.
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For the filling, fry onions in olive oil until soft, then add and brown pine nuts.
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Stir in remaining dry ingredients, then add water and grated tomato. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until water is almost absorbed; let cool.
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Arrange empty peppers upright in a saucepan.
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Fill each pepper with the cooled rice mixture, leaving room for expansion.
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Cover each pepper opening with a tomato square. Add water to the pan to reach halfway up the peppers, drizzle with olive oil, and season the water with salt.
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Bring the pan to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until most water is absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let steam until cooled to room temperature.
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Serve cooled peppers, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh dill, if desired.