Editing Dolma

'''Dolma''' is a family of stuffed dishes common in the Mediterranean cuisine and surrounding regions including the Balkans, the Caucasus, Russia, and Central Asia. The term ''dolma'' is derived from the Turkish verb ''dolmak'', which means "to be filled".

== Etymology ==
The word ''dolma'' comes from Turkish ''dolmak'' meaning "to be filled". This term is used to describe a variety of dishes in the [[Mediterranean cuisine]], [[Balkans]], [[Caucasus]], [[Russia]], and [[Central Asia]] where a vegetable or leaf is used as a container or wrapping for another food used as a filling.

== Vegetables ==
In the context of ''dolma'', vegetables are often used as the container or wrapping for the filling. Common vegetables used in ''dolma'' recipes include [[eggplant]], [[bell peppers]], [[tomatoes]], and [[zucchini]]. These vegetables are typically hollowed out to provide space for the filling, which may consist of meat, rice, or other ingredients.

== Preparation ==
The preparation of ''dolma'' involves a few key steps. First, the chosen vegetable is hollowed out and set aside. Next, the filling is prepared, often consisting of a mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices. This filling is then spooned into the hollowed-out vegetables, which are then cooked until tender.

== Variations ==
There are many variations of ''dolma'' throughout the regions where it is commonly prepared. Some versions use grape leaves as the wrapping, while others use cabbage leaves. The filling can also vary widely, with some versions using a meat-based filling, others using a rice-based filling, and still others using a combination of the two.

== See also ==
* [[Sarma (food)|Sarma]]
* [[Manti (dumpling)|Manti]]
* [[List of stuffed dishes]]

[[Category:Stuffed dishes]]
[[Category:Mediterranean cuisine]]
[[Category:Turkish words and phrases]]
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