Armenian Stuffed Cabbage (Dolmas) | Saveur

Name: Armenian Stuffed Cabbage (Dolmas) | Saveur
Ingredients: 2 medium heads green cabbage (about 5 pounds), cored, leaves carefully removed and reserved; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1⁄2 cup tomato paste; Kosher salt; 1 lb. ground beef; 1⁄4 cup short-grain white rice; 1 large yellow onion, minced (1 1/2 cups); 2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped; 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; 1⁄2 tsp. dried basil; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 small tomatoes, preferably on the vine

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What to eat with a glass of Armenian areni? Dolmas, of course. Beef, grains, and herbs are wrapped in cabbage or grape leaves, and are served at nearly every meal.

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Ingredients

2 medium heads green cabbage (about 5 pounds), cored, leaves carefully removed and reserved
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
1⁄2 cup tomato paste
Kosher salt
1 lb. ground beef
1⁄4 cup short-grain white rice
1 large yellow onion, minced (1 1/2 cups)
2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1⁄2 tsp. dried basil
Freshly ground black pepper
2 small tomatoes, preferably on the vine