Classic Turkish Stuffed Dried Peppers

Classic Turkish Stuffed Dried Peppers

A Southeastern Turkish favorite, where dried peppers are stuffed with a fragrant rice mixture.

Ingredients

  • 15 pieces CEREN Dried Pepper Dolma
  • 1 cup medium-grain rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons CEREN Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ bunch parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 cups hot water

Instructions

Soften peppers: Boil CEREN Dried Pepper Dolma for 8–10 minutes until softened. Drain well.

Prepare filling: In a bowl, combine rice, onion, parsley, tomato paste, olive oil, and spices. Mix thoroughly.

Stuff peppers: Fill each pepper with rice mixture, leaving space for expansion.

Cook: Place stuffed peppers upright in a pot. Mix 1 tablespoon tomato paste with hot water, pour over. Cover with a plate and simmer for 35–40 minutes until rice is tender.

Serve: Drizzle with olive oil and serve warm with plain yogurt.